Draw Me a Star

Name: Draw Me a Star
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9780140549270
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By Eric Carle

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In Draw Me a Star by Eric Carle, a narrator requests an artist to draw a star, from which a whimsical journey of creation unfolds. The artist's drawings bring to life different elements in a magical world, starting from simple shapes and evolving into more complex scenes. This imaginative tale beautifully explores the theme of artistic creation and its ability to transform simple ideas into a vibrant universe.
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Teaches children about drawing and creativity. In this story, children are introduced to one of the essential creative activities of early childhood.

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Description

Draw Me a Star is a colourful and entertaining picture book from Eric Carle, author-illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, that teaches children about drawing and creativity.

In this colourful and imaginative story about drawing, children are introduced to one of the essential creative activities of early childhood.

Eric Carle is an award-winning and bestselling author-illustrator of books for very young children. His books include the much-loved classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Rooster's Off to See the World, Today is Monday, The Mixed-Up Chameleon, The Very Busy Spider, and The Bad-Tempered Ladybird.

His most famous book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has sold over 33 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 50 different languages; several enhanced editions of The Very Hungry Caterpillar are available from Puffin.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Draw Me a Star by Eric Carle is celebrated for its lush artwork and imaginative storytelling. Reviewers often commend Carle's ability to blend a simple narrative with visually captivating illustrations, creating a magical experience for children. However, there is occasional controversy over some imagery, which some find unsuitable for very young children, leading to varied opinions among parents.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140549270

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 March 1995

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Eric Carle is an internationally bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of books for very young children including his most well-known title The Very Hungry Caterpillar. With his late wife, Barbara, Eric Carle co-founded The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Massachusetts in 2002. Eric Carle divides his time between the Florida Keys and the hills of North Carolina. %%%Eric Carle is an internationally bestselling and award-winningauthor/illustrator of books for very young children. He was born in NewYork, but spent his early life in Germany. He returned to the States inhis early twenties and worked as a graphic designer for the New YorkTimes. He went on to be the art director of an advertising agencybefore he began writing and illustrating children's books. Eric livesin Massachusetts with his wife Barbara. The Carles opened The EricCarle Museum of Picture Book Art in Massachusetts in 2002.

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