Instead, his stories approach the category of narrative nonfiction, bringing children into the drama of the natural world.Įric Carle is renowned for his art. They might be "Very Lonely" or "Very Hungry" to drive the plot along, but his protagonists don't have people-names, people-goals, or people-conflicts. But what distinguishes his approach is a disinterest in anthropomorphizing.
In the days after we brought the boys home, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" became Luke and Harry's first book, nabbing a permanent spot in the bedtime rotation.Ĭarle's books all feature animals, a solid choice for most children.
So maybe it goes without saying that I came to Eric Carle as a fan first and a parent second. Deep in the third trimester of my twin pregnancy, I arrived in the 'decorator' stage of nesting and pasted Very Hungry Caterpillar decals all over the nursery walls.
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