By Eric Carle

An ALA 2012 Notable Children's Video
Eric Carle fans, readers and artists of all ages will thrill to watch The Art of the Picture Book, a new film about the artist's life and creative process. This intimate portrait lets every viewer into Eric Carle's world as if you were there beside him in his studio. Listen and watch as he creates his pictures, remembers his childhood, reflects on the creative life he has led for decades as the creator of more than 70 books for children. The Art of the Picture Book captures the magic of Eric Carle; a man who sees each child as an individual and who is deeply connected to the child he once was.

Running time: 30 minutes.

Illustrated by Eric Carle

Original 1993 edition
The beloved artist-storyteller, Eric Carle, invites you and your children into his own studio where he reads from The Very Busy Spider,The Very Quiet Cricket, and Draw Me A Star, and shows, step by step, how he prepares his colorful tissue papers and creates brilliant collage pictures.
All proceeds from Picture Writer DVD sales will benefit The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art educational programming.

Running time: 27 minutes

Set includes two DVDs: The original (1993) version of Eric Carle: Picture Writer and the new (2011) version, Eric Carle: Picture Writer, The Art of the Picture Book.

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle

Five of Eric Carle's most popular stories bring the wonders of the world around young children into focus. Gentle, colorful music not only enhances the beautiful jewel-like animation, but delights the senses as well.

Includes:
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me
The Very Quiet Cricket
The Mixed-Up Chameleon
I See a Song

Total Running Time: Approx. 32 mins.