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Books in The World of Eric Carle series

  • House for Hermit Crab

    Eric Carle

    Board book (Little Simon, July 1, 2004)
    Join Hermit Crab as he learns an important lesson about growing up: For every friend and adventure left behind, there are new ones just ahead!
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  • Have You Seen My Cat?

    Eric Carle

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, May 1, 2012)
    A beloved feline classic from Eric Carle makes a fresh appearance in a format ideal for emerging readers.In Eric Carle’s charming and popular story, Have You Seen My Cat?, a little boy worries about his missing cat and travels to different places in search of his pet. The boy encounters numerous feline counterparts as he searches, including lions, leopards, and tigers—but it isn’t until the last page that he finally finds his missing pet! Featuring simple words and plenty of repetition, this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read edition of a classic story is perfect for new readers.
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  • Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me

    Eric Carle

    Board book (Little Simon, Aug. 4, 2015)
    In this lap-size board book edition of a beloved tale from children’s book legend Eric Carle, a father will move heaven and earth to delight his daughter.Monica wants to play with the moon, but she can’t quite seem to reach it. This story literally unfolds as the pages extend both outward and upward, and readers will empathize with Monica’s longing for the moon as well as be reassured by her father’s willingness to try to make her dream come true.This modern classic written and illustrated by Eric Carle is now an oversize lap board book that is perfect for sharing.
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  • Calm with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Eric Carle

    Hardcover (World of Eric Carle, April 9, 2019)
    This beautiful little gift book featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar provides a simple, easy-to-follow journey to relaxation, perfect for children and adults.Just stop and breathe . . . How do you feel?Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a soothing story featuring classic art from the World of Eric Carle. With simple coping mechanisms and beautiful illustrations, this book is an excellent reminder to kids and adults alike to take a moment, breathe deep, and smile!
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  • Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me: Book & CD

    Eric Carle, Stanley Tucci

    Paperback (Little Simon, March 3, 2015)
    A father will move heaven and earth to delight his daughter in this book and CD package from children’s book legend Eric Carle and narrated by award-winning actor Stanley Tucci.In this beloved picture book from Eric Carle that includes a CD with audio narration by Stanley Tucci, Monica wants to play with the moon, but she can’t quite seem to reach it. The story literally unfolds as the pages extend both outward and upward, and readers will empathize with Monica’s longing for the moon as well as be reassured by her father’s willingness to try to make her dream come true. Children and adults alike will enjoy this beloved tale about a father’s love!
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  • The Foolish Tortoise

    Richard Buckley, Eric Carle

    Board book (Little Simon, March 10, 2009)
    Last published in 1998, this classic story whimsically illustrated by Eric Carle returns with a fresh new cover design. Children and adults alike will enjoy this jubilant tale of a tortoise on a journey of self-discovery!
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  • Colors/Colores

    Eric Carle

    Board book (World of Eric Carle, May 1, 2008)
    Learn English and Spanish words with Eric Carle! Parents are increasingly aware of the benefits of teaching children multiple languages, and the earlier the better! This ingeniously simple board book uses Eric Carle?s vibrant artwork to teach simple words?slide the panel to reveal the name of each color in English or in Spanish. It combines the effectiveness of flashcards with the interactivity of a novelty book!
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  • The Tiny Seed

    Eric Carle

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, May 19, 2015)
    The charming tale of The Tiny Seed, by beloved author and illustrator Eric Carle, is now available as a Level 2 Ready-to-Read!Eric Carle’s classic story of the life cycle of a flower is told through the adventures of a tiny seed. Everyone will cheer for the seed’s progress as it floats across the sky, nestles in the ground, and finally grows into the giant flower it was always meant to be.With the dazzling collage illustrations and lively text in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read, Carle has created a triumphant and fascinating tale for young readers!
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  • Pancakes, Pancakes!

    Eric Carle

    Paperback (Aladdin, Oct. 1, 1998)
    There’s a lot to be done before Jack can have his breakfast in this classic tale by Eric Carle.The barnyard rooster crows and Jack wakes up—hungry, of course! What does he want for breakfast? A big pancake! But first, Jack’s mother needs flour from the mill, an egg from the black hen, milk from the spotted cow, butter churned from fresh cream, and firewood for the stove. Will Jack ever get his pancake? With his trademark vibrant collage illustrations and a lively text, Eric Carle has created a mouthwatering tale for young readers.
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  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Favorite Words

    Eric Carle

    Board book (World of Eric Carle, Sept. 6, 2007)
    Kids will love flipping through this chunky board book, their first step to reading Eric Carle books on their own! The book features ten images and ten easy words from Eric Carle’s classic books. First-time readers will love to learn these words and pictures and then find them later in the original picture books!
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  • The Tiny Seed

    Eric Carle

    Board book (Little Simon, Feb. 1, 2005)
    Join the tiny seed on an adventure as it becomes a giant flower!
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  • Rooster Is Off to See the World

    Eric Carle

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, May 7, 2013)
    Count along with Rooster in this Ready-to-Read edition of a favorite story from Eric Carle.One fine morning, a rooster sets off to see the world. Soon he’s joined by two cats, then three frogs, then four turtles, then five fish. But one group by one, his new friends decide to head home, leaving the rooster alone again—and ready to return to his own comfortable home as well. With his colorful collage illustrations and text that introduces simple addition and subtraction, Eric Carle has created a beloved tale that’s been adapted into a Level 1 Ready-to-Read, making it ideal for sharing aloud with emerging readers.
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