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Eric Carle

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Background

  • Born: June 25, 1929 (87 years old)
  • From Syracuse, New York
  • He started off as a graphic designer and artist, when he realized he wanted to write meanings behind his art work.
  • He uses a nature theme to his work

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School / Movement

  • Wrote most of his big hit books during the late Vietnam War era.
  • Post Modern Movement
    • A broad movement that developed in the late 20th century across philosophy, the arts, architecture, and criticism, which marked a departure from modernism

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About His work

  • He uses a common nature theme
  • Always has a moral and lesson aimed towards the youth readers
  • He writes to go with his art

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Famous Works

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar
    • Literary Devices: Repetition, Rhythm
    • Tone: Hopeful
    • Mood: Happiness
  • The Grouchy Ladybug
    • Literary Devices: Repetition
    • Tone: Superiority
    • Mood: Anger
  • The Mixed-Up Chameleon
    • Literary Devices: Accumulation
    • Tone: Self-worth
    • Mood: Self-confidence

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Our Favorite

  • “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”
    • It is our favorite because it is uplifting and has a happy ending.
    • The story had a happy and comforting overall lasting effect.
    • We learned that even after changes and pain the outcome will always workout.