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Eric Carle's Very Special Baby Journal

by Eric Carle

Book Details

Publisher:Penguin
Published:2006-09-07
Pages:65
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:0-3

About This Book

Introducing a lively and adorable baby journal created with page after page of the art of Eric Carle: bright and colorful collage butterflies, trees, flowers, and, of course, a very famous caterpillar! With full pages for photos and journaling, as well envelopes for keepsakes, and places to record sonograms to first birthday and beyond. Eric Carle's Very Special Baby Journal will become a lasting and classic baby journal for parents to be, for grandparents, and anyone who loves a little one.

Our Review

This beautifully designed baby memory book transforms the milestone-tracking experience with Eric Carle's signature collage artwork, featuring his iconic caterpillar alongside vibrant butterflies and blooming flowers. The journal provides thoughtfully organized sections for documenting everything from sonogram images to first birthday celebrations, with ample photo pages and dedicated writing spaces that guide parents through baby's first year. What makes this keepsake particularly special is how Carle's beloved visual style creates a warm, artistic backdrop for preserving memories, turning each page into a colorful gallery of both art and personal history.

The inclusion of practical features like keepsake envelopes and structured journaling prompts makes this an exceptionally user-friendly baby book that new parents will actually complete. This journal stands out from more generic baby books by weaving Carle's distinctive educational aesthetic—familiar to generations of young readers—into the memory-keeping process. Families who cherish "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and Carle's other classic works will find extra meaning in documenting their child's growth alongside these recognizable illustrations, creating an heirloom-quality record that celebrates both artistic legacy and personal milestones.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction