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4 unusual facts about Eric Carle


American diaspora

Other Americans returned home to the countries of their origin, including the parents of American author/illustrator Eric Carle, who returned to Germany.

Friendly Floatees

Eric Carle wrote a children's book 10 Little Rubber Ducks inspired by the Floatees (Harper Collins 2005, ISBN 978-0-00-720242-3).

Leo Lionni

Lionni's illustrations have been compared to those of Eric Carle as both often employ animals, birds, insects, and other creatures to tell a story about what it is to be human.

Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?

Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? is a children's picture book by Bill Martin, Jr. and illustrated by Eric Carle.


All in a Day

It features illustrations by Anno and several other illustrators: Eric Carle, Raymond Briggs, Nicolai Ye. Popov, Akiko Hayashi, Gian Calvi, Leo and Diane Dillon, Zhu Chengliang and Ron Brooks.

Rochester Museum of Fine Arts

The RMFA has exhibited the works of artists such as Bob Gruen, Susan Kare, and Eric Carle, as well as selections from the Picasso Estate Collection.


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