Frequently Asked Questions
Meet Eric Carle event Saturday, August 14, 2010

Why only a limited number of tickets?
We want to accommodate as many of Eric Carle’s fans as we can within the limited amount of time he’s here to sign. That means striking a balance, limiting both the number of entrants and the number of books per guest.

I’m a Member. Do I have a priority spot in the line?
Only Museum Members will be allowed entrance to the Museum and a place in line beginning at 9:00 am. Placement in line will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. All others will be asked to queue up outside the Museum and await a 10:00 am entry. Any Member arriving after 9:45 am will be asked to join the non-member line with no priority with regard to place in line. Memberships must be purchased no later than 3:30 pm on Friday, August 13th to gain entry at 9:00 am for this event.

How many books can I get signed?
Each person in your party is limited to 3 books: either 1 from home and 2 from our Museum shop or 3 from our Museum shop. Please have receipts ready for your museum-purchased books.

Why only books, and not posters, clothing, postcards?
Given the number of people we hope to accommodate, Eric will only sign books.

Why no personalization?
In an effort to have Eric sign books for the greatest number of guests possible, we ask that you not request personalization or doodles. While not a hard and fast rule, in general a book that has no personalization (flat signed) is seen as being worth more than one that is personalized.

Why bookplates?
For any hardcover Eric Carle book purchased in the Museum Shop but not signed by Eric, we would be happy to give you an Eric Carle signed bookplate. Just request the bookplate at the time of your purchase, or return later on Sunday with your receipt.

What’s a bookplate? What’s the value of a bookplate?
A bookplate is an adhesive label which can be affixed to the front endpapers of a book. The bookplates issued the day of the signing will have been individually signed by Eric Carle. Since there will be a limited number of bookplates issued, they increase the value of the book over one without a bookplate.

Why no flash pictures with Eric?
We ask that you refrain from using a flash, which can be hard on the eyes. If you would like to take a picture with Eric, please turn off your flash and alert museum staff at the front of the line that you’d like a picture taken, All guests should stand in front of (not behind) the table.

At The Museum
Eric Carle Book Signing
August 14, 2010
10:00 am
Free with Museum Admission
A limited number of tickets will be distributed the day of the event. No tickets are available in advance.
Please join us for this special day! Our neighbor Atkins Country Market is providing complimentary award-winning cider donuts and cider while supplies last. Atkins will also be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers in our orchard. Mapleline Farms ice cream truck will be here too!

Museum Members may enter from 9:00 to 9:45 am. General Public and Museum Members arriving after 9:45 am will be allowed entry at 10:00 am on a space available basis.

Signing guidelines:

• Limit 1 book from home and 2 books from the Museum Shop* per ticket holder
• No personalization
• Eric will be signing books only
• No flash photography allowed

While supplies last, receive a specially-designed Eric Carle bookplate with each Eric Carle hardcover book purchased that day in the Museum Shop (above the 3-book-per-person limit). We thank you in advance for your cooperation and look forward to seeing you at The Carle!

Click here to view our FAQ’s about the Meet Eric Carle event.

Get in early! Become a Member and enter at 9:00 am! Click here for more information. Update: You can now purchase a Membership on the 14th to gain entry at 9:00 am for this event.

* Books from the Museum Shop may be purchased the week in advance (8/2-8/13), but a receipt must be presented for the signing.