Happy First Day of Fall! Illustration for “The Tiny Seed”, published in 1970.

Wishing you a happy and safe Halloween! Illustration for, “Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?”, published in 1991.

Today is the official launch of The World of Eric Carle YouTube channel! We are thrilled to share our very first episode theme—SPIDERS! Today’s episode will feature a full storytime read aloud of The Very Busy Spider. Watch the episode here: youtu.be/qHl3s4ctsIQ

Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving! Illustrations for “Today is Monday”, published in 1993.

We are happy to share that our latest episode, FRUIT, is now ready to watch and enjoy. Today’s episode features a full read aloud of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. We hope you enjoy this very special episode featuring everyone’s favorite caterpillar. youtube.com/@WorldofEricCa…

Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season!

Happy New Year! Illustration for, “The Grouchy Ladybug”, published in 1977.

Today’s World of Eric Carle YouTube episode is all about ANIMALS and movement! This episode includes a full storytime read-aloud of From Head to Toe. If you are familiar with this book, then you will know it is all about moving your body! youtu.be/6B6wv4cueq4

Today’s World of Eric Carle YouTube episode is UP and DOWN! This episode includes a read-aloud of The Very Clumsy Click Beetle. Learn how to make a jumping click beetle and meet several different animal and insect puppets that move up and down: youtu.be/GzKcFGVyLS4

Eric Loves Animals (Just Like You!), will publish on 2/14! It's filled with hundreds of drawings, paintings, sculptures, and collages about animals and nature. Thank you Jon Klassen for the heartfelt review: nytimes.com/2023/02/03/boo…

Today’s World of Eric Carle YouTube episode is all MIXED-UP! This episode includes a full storytime read-aloud of The Mixed-Up Chameleon, first published in 1975. Watch the episode here: youtu.be/Y7b7GV3iCT4

The Eric Carle team at Penguin Young Readers is overjoyed to share that a very special book, Eric Loves Animals (Just Like You!), is out on bookshelves this Valentine’s Day!

Today’s World of Eric Carle YouTube episode is about WILD ANIMALS. This episode includes a full storytime read-aloud of Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? and you can take part in a delicious craft activity inspired by bears! youtu.be/WGh044_wGqY

Today’s World of Eric Carle YouTube episode is SEEK & FIND! In this episode, you can watch a full storytime read-aloud of Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? and learn how to make a collage animal that can be used for a matching game! youtu.be/CzC9989-Jx0

Happy Very Hungry Caterpillar Day and First Day of Spring!

Today’s World of Eric Carle YouTube episode is all about FRIENDS! Watch it here: youtu.be/Zf_WTN4tn5U

Happy Mother’s Day! Illustration for “Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?”, published in 2000.

Today we honor and remember Eric Carle on his birthday. This photo, along with many others from Eric’s travels to Japan, is on view at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Photo credit: Eric Carle with Mr. Hiroshi Imamura, former president of Kaisei-sha Publishing, 2000

Today’s World of Eric Carle YouTube episode is all about GARDENS! In this episode, you can watch a read-aloud of The Tiny Seed, learn how to make your very own tissue paper flower and you will also meet a bird and a butterfly puppet! Watch here: youtu.be/HA3G0mPQ-6w

Happy Halloween! Illustration for, “From Head to Toe”, published in 1997.