Eric Carle

Hear Eric Carle, author of such renowned titles as The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, discuss his life and his work. (You'll need RealPlayer to listen.)

Eric Carle is joining your classroom! In this audio clip, the celebrated author discusses his childhood, his family, and the thought behind his books. He even explains how he creates his collages, shares some of his favorite comments from students, and offers advice to budding writers and illustrators! You can find more information about Eric Carle from his biography and Author Study. After listening and reading, do an activity with Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? with our free teaching plan.