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Category Archives: Eric Carle
New Books, Authors, Art and Birds – at The Eric Carle Museum
A great day at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Two new picture books just came out, and they are terrific. I had the pleasure of meeting and greeting both of the authors, as they read their books … Continue reading
The Kandinsky Epilogue – From the Hood Museum of Art
My visit to the Hood Museum of Art was the start of a great journey. It began back in February. https://jenniefitzkee.com/2024/02/17/a-kandinsky-painting-at-last/ when I visited the museum. When I returned to school I was excited to show children the real Kandinsky painting I … Continue reading
The Sun and the Moon – Eric Carle
Discovering an Eric Carle illustration that is over 50 years old is delightful. His words give new meaning to the art. “I often include the sun, and the moon, in my books and in a way I am trying to … Continue reading
Posted in art, Eric Carle, Imagination, Inspiration, Nature, picture books, The Arts, wonder
Tagged art, Eric Carle, I See a Song, Sun and Moon
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A Kandinsky Painting – At Last!
I love art. It feeds my soul. It makes me think. Art is a joy, and I share that with my preschool class- all the time. Young children soak up art; they are naturally drawn to the visual ‘show’, and … Continue reading
Gems at the Eric Carle Museum
Eric Carle Every visit to the Eric Carle Museum is a wonder, because I always discover something new. I know what the current exhibits are and I plan my visit…but something ‘else’ happens along the way. This visit was about … Continue reading
Posted in art, Book Review, children's books, Eric Carle, Expressing words and feelings, Imagination, Inspiration, museums, Nature, picture books, Teaching young children, The Arts, wonder
Tagged Environmental art, Eric Carle, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Forbidden art, Large Blue Horses by Franz Marc, Nazi Germany
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New Exhibits (and More) at the Eric Carle Museum
It finally struck me – while art museums hold beautiful collections of art, there is a big difference when it comes to the art and exhibits at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art – they tell a story. … Continue reading
Summer at the Eric Carle Museum
My summer venture at the Eric Carle Museum was nothing short of wonderful. I have much to tell you! The Very Hungry Caterpillar Mobile The museum is celebrating 20 years. The main exhibit is Celebrating Collage. Of course! Eric Carle’s … Continue reading
A Visit to The Eric Carle Museum
Just when I thought I might not discover something new, my recent visit to the Eric Carle Museum proved me very wrong. Everything I experienced and saw was very new. Lucky me! The main event was the museum’s annual Barbara … Continue reading
Posted in America, art, Author interview, Book Review, children's books, Early Education, Eric Carle, geography, Inspiration, Learning About the World, museums, Nature, patriotism, picture books, reading aloud, Teaching young children, wonder
Tagged children's book illustrations, Ed Emberley, Eric Carle, Eric Carle Museum, Wendell Minor
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Terrific Children’s Books – #5
Children’s Books #1 – #4 have been about the all-important things that children need – kindness, giving, empathy… those social and emotional skills. #5 is two books that I discovered at the Eric Carle Museum last month. I always find great books … Continue reading
A Day at the Eric Carle Museum
There is always something new at the Carle. I say this all the time, because it’s true. Every visit there is ‘something’ that floors me – sets me off like a sparkler. Marc Brown, author of the beloved “Arthur” books … Continue reading
Posted in art, Author interview, Book Review, books, children's books, Early Education, Eric Carle, Expressing words and feelings, Giving thanks, Inspiration, literacy, museums, picture books, reading, reading aloud, reading aloud, Teaching young children, The Arts
Tagged 'Arthur' books, art, books, Marc Brown, reading, The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
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