Eric Carle Books

In our last project, we created a two-page layout for a storybook based on the artwork of Eric Carle. We had first watched a video on how Eric Carle illustrates his storybooks. Once we had a good understanding of the different steps, we started painting different colors with many textures for our "scenes" on 12X18 sheets of paper. Next, we drew images to use for our storybook and cut the pieces out. We used these shapes as stencils for the textured paintings for the scenes. To finish off the project, we were to use layering in the storybook with the different colors for the scenes and create lettering on the pages just like a storybook would include.

As an extension activity, the students will create a collage based on Eric Carle's, Very Hungry Caterpillar. The students will make their own painted scenes to create the layering for the storybook. After the students complete the collage, we will make a 3D version of the caterpillar. The students will use paper strips to create the links of the caterpillar's body and a cut out shapes of different foods it can eat. This activity is great for props so the students can retell the storyof the Very Hungry Caterpillar.

This is a picture of the storybook I created. My story is about a unique butterfly who finally realized that everyone in life is different, no two butterflies are the same.