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Learning Creativity from Children’s Books: Review of Eric Carle’s Draw Me a Star

February 14th, 2010

"Star" from the amazing collection of artwork by Carlon Haas

Today, I am honored to be a guest blogger over at one of my favorite blogs, “The World’s Strongest Librarian.” It’s a great blog for learning to get stronger, healthier, smarter, and enjoy every day of your life.

As I noted in an earlier blog post, I’ve learned more from children’s books than from most of the “books” on creatvity.

Josh has given me the chance to review one of my favorite books, “Draw Me a Star” by Eric Carle. Go please go to Josh’s blog now to read my review.

http://www.workinonaramp.com Jenny

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Pauline

I, for one, have never stopped reading children's books and I am about to turn 70! Part of it is legacy from reading to my children constantly (they are glad I did) and part of it is the teacher in me, too. A book you've read before is an old friend, always ready to soothe and entertain. My son and his wife read to their newborn in the hospital, and will never stop. Reading gives depth and breadth to life.

My blind grandson reads constantly, in Braille, and listens to audio books.

Eric Carle is one of my favorite author/illustrators too!
carlon

Your comment really made me smile. Thanks for the subscription. It's a pleasure to have you aboard.
carlon

Responses like your to my Eric Carle post have been wonderful. I still have the books I read as a kindergartener. “Harry the Dirty Dog” and “Gus and the Baby Ghost” (glad I got those in hardback, they withstood my wear and tear). I read them to my daughter and the magic all came back.

Even though it was possible, I never read an Eric Carle book when I was a kid. But I love the artwork and his repetitive style makes reading easy for my daughter.

I don't think I could live without books. I read at least one book a week. You are right. Reading gives depth and breadth to life. I couldn't have said it better myself.