Eric Carle's Animals Animals (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

Eric Carle's Animals Animals (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) Short Description

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A joyous treasury not to be missed by animal and poetry lovers, as well as Eric Carle fans of all ages.Eric Carle's distinctive art holds a place of honor in the world of children's books. (He is the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and the illustrator of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?.) In this thoughtfully selected collection of poems about animals, you'll meet creatures of every sort, from an ant to a yak. You'll find selections from many cultures, penned by celebrated poets such as Lewis Carroll, Ogden Nash, Rudyard Kipling, Emily Dickinson, and Jack Prelutsky. Animals, Animals is best suited for older preschoolers and children in the early elementary grades, but the beautiful illustrations will please children of any age, including babies. The oversized format lends itself well to Eric Carle's bright collages--the animals, birds, and insects seem ready to jump or fly right off the pages. (Ages 1 to 8)