Iowa Public Television

Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has eaten its way into the hearts of literally millions of children all over the world. The book has been translated into more than 30 languages and has sold over twenty million copies. Since the Caterpillar was published in 1969, Eric Carle has illustrated more than seventy books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote.

Join this session to learn more about the life and creations of this fascinating author and illustrator. The presenter shows many Eric Carle books, demonstrates how he makes the illustrations, and gets students excited about writing and illustrating their own books in the Eric Carle style.

Important Dates:
First Week in February: Children's Authors and Illustrators Week

Following the ICN session, registrants receive a complimentary Eric Carle book by mail.

Session Related Web sites:

• Eric Carle's Official Web site
• National Geographic Book Club for Kids - Try the 'Bookmark Factory' link to create your own unique bookmark.

Related Lesson Plans and Units:
Do a Thinkfinity Search:

1. Search for: author
2. Limit Subjects to: language arts
3. Limit search to appropriate grade level.
4. Click on the 'Search' button to view results.

PBS Teachers - PBS Teachers offers free lesson plans, professional development and more for preK-12 educators.

Are you new to the ICN experience? If so, take a moment to view the IPTV K-12 Connections Frequently Asked Questions and Keys to a Successful Session.

Classroom Resources:

The following related programs are available on IPTV's broadcast or from the AEAs: (Check The Classroom Resource (www.iptv.org/k12catalog) Web site for broadcast dates and times.)

• ARTHUR (Grade Level: PreK-3)
• BETWEEN THE LIONS (Grade Level: PK-2)
• MARTHA SPEAKS (Grade Level: PreK-2)

Check out the Classroom Resources for additional materials prepared and compiled by IPTV K-12 Connections staff.

Only twelve interactive sites will be scheduled for each session. Videotaping is NOT available.

Sessions are provided at no cost to PK-12 students and the adults working with or on behalf of PK-12 students in Iowa.