1. “With many of my books I attempt to bridge the gap between the home and the school” Megan Blankenburg

2. Introduction 1929 Syracuse, New York Germany 1952 America The New York Times

3. Aspect 1 Bill Martin Jr. Red lobster Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

4. Aspect 2 1, 2, 3 to the Zoo (1968) The Very Hungry Caterpillar (1969)

5. Aspect 3 Art is distinctive and very recognizable Collage technique Inspiration to children The Very Lonely Firefly The Very Quite Cricket

6. Aspect 4 Knowledge and love of nature Opportunity to learn Lasting experience

7. Conclusion “With many of my books I attempt to bridge the gap between the home and school. To me home represents, or should represent; warmth, security, toys, holding hands, being held. School is a strange and new place for a child.”

8. Resource http://www.eric-carle.com/bio.html