Showing results by author "Eric Carle" in Literature & Fiction

It's December 24th, and the old farmer settles down for a winter's nap, wondering how Christmas can come when there is no snow! It is in his dream that he imagines a snowstorm coming and covering him and his animals - named One, Two, Three, Four and Five - in a snowy blanket. But when the farmer awakens, he finds that it has really snowed outside, and now he remembers something! Putting on his red suit, he goes outside, puts some gifts under the tree for his animals, and presses a button near a Christmas tree, creating a most surprising musical treat for children everywhere.

Everybody has a favorite color. Some like blue balloons or brown buildings or mint green ice cream cones. Others prefer sunshine yellow, Maine morning gray, or Mexican pink. In What's Your Favorite Color?, fifteen beloved children's book artists explain why they love them. This personal collection will undoubtedly inspire listeners to create favorite color drawings and stories of their own!

Everybody has a favorite animal. Some like little white dogs or big black cats or hoppy brown bunnies best. Others prefer squishy snails or tall giraffes or sleek black panthers. With charming personal stories, 14 children's book artists share their favorite animals and why they love them.

Singen und Spielen mit der kleinen Raupe Nimmersatt: Die berühmte Raupe nimmt die Allerkleinsten mit auf eine Reise durch das ganze Jahr. Die Liedersammlung mit 23 bekannten und beliebten Kinderliedern hat für jede Jahreszeit die passenden Melodien und Texte zu bieten: Von der Frühlings- und Sommerfreude über das herbstliche Laternenlaufen bis zum besinnlichen Weihnachtsfest. Zum Mitsingen für zu Hause, in der Krippe oder der Kita.

In autumn, a strong wind blows flower seeds high in the air and carries them far across the land. One by one, many of the seeds are lost — burned by the sun, fallen into the ocean, eaten by a bird.

In this classic story from Eric Carle, Hermit Crab grows out of one house after another as he searches for the perfect home. Children who must change schools, move to a new town, or even graduate to a new grade in school will relate to Hermit Crab’s situation and take heart as they see that growing up isn’t really so scary after all.

Aprende los sonidos que hacen los animales con este espectacular clásico infantil de la colección de OSOS.

Arrastrada por el viento, una araña muy trabajadora acaba en un poste de madera. Allí decide empezar a tejer su telaraña. Uno a uno, todos los animales de la granja pasan a su lado y quieren hablar con ella. Pero la araña, tan trabajadora, no les dice nada y sigue tejiendo su tela, hilo a hilo, hebra a hebra. Hasta que llega la mosca...

There are so many ways to spend a bright spring day. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and explore everything the season has to offer! Celebrate spring with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends in this exploration of the season. Young listeners can learn all about seasonal sensory experiences, like watching clouds change shapes, feeling cool rain on your skin, sniffing fresh blooming flowers, and so much more!

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of everyone's special day. This wonderful audiobook from Eric Carle featuring all kinds of birthday surprises--from presents to balloons, and of course, cake--with The Very Hungry Caterpillar making an appearance alongside each one. This audiobook is the perfect birthday gift for listeners young and old.

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of all that is festive during the holiday season. This wonderful story of Christmas delights—from presents to snowflakes and even Santa Claus—with The Very Hungry Caterpillar making an appearance alongside each one. This sweet little audiobook is the perfect Christmas present for readers young and old.

Welcome winter with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends in this sensory exploration of the season. Discover the very best of this time of year: snowy days full of play, the sounds of birds chirping atop a snowman, the smell of cookies fresh from the oven, and so much more!

When a best friend moves away, it can be painful for the child who is left behind. But the spunky boy in this upbeat story makes up his mind to find his missing playmate. Friends tells a story alive with love, perseverance, and hope, all brightened with the vibrant, unmistakable art of Eric Carle.

“You are the cherry on my cake; you make the sun shine brighter; you make my heart flutter.” Featuring the Very Hungry Caterpillar, this special audiobook gives all the reasons why someone special makes the world a better and brighter place. Perfect for that someone special, any day of the year!

When a little click beetle falls onto his back, he seeks the help of a wise old click beetle. "Look at me," says the more experienced click beetle, giving a loud click and flipping onto its feet. But try as he might, the clumsy little click beetle just can't get the hang of it - or can he? In the tradition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Carle creates a winning story of perseverance and pride in achievement as the valiant little beetle clicks and somersaults into your heart.

Cuando una luciérnaga muy solitaria se adentra en el cielo nocturno en busca de otras luciérnagas amigas, se topa con un montón de luces diferentes: un farol, una vela, los ojos de otros animales… ¿Acabará encontrando a otras luciérnagas como ella? Esta es una preciosa aventura que muestra una de las maravillas de la naturaleza y que celebra la alegría de estar junto con los que queremos.

La señora Caballito de Mar pone sus huevos en la barriga del señor Caballito de Mar, porque sabe que él va a cuidarlos muy bien. Mientras espera que nazcan las crías, pasea por el fondo del mar y conoce a otras criaturas marinas que también son padres muy responsables.

Sentado en una rama esperando su almuerzo, el camaleón camaleónico observa a los demás animales. Quisiera ser blanco, como el oso polar; o elegante, como el flamenco; o tener un largo cuello, como la jirafa... Uno tras otro, el camaleón se va transformando en un ser muy original, pero incapaz de comerse esa deliciosa mosca.

Un día, muy temprano, una arañita comienza a tejer su telaraña en una cerca. Los animales de una granja cercana intentan distraerla, uno a la vez. Sin embargo, la atareada arañita sigue concentrada en su trabajo diligentemente.

Existe un grillo silencioso que no puede responder cuando le saludan. Frota sus alas, pero no sale ningún sonido. Insecto tras insecto intenta hacer oír su voz, pero no es hasta el final, hasta el momento preciso, que el pobre grillo silencioso logra hacerse entender.