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Beyond Books The Independent Art of Eric Carle — Content Guide for Parents

By Eric CarleEric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art2012ISBN 978159288029472 pages
Beyond Books The Independent Art of Eric Carle

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Exhibition catalog with essay by Grace Glueck. 72 pages, color. Includes an exclusive DVD documentary,Beyond Books. This DVD documentary, available only through the catalog, provides a revealing look at Eric Carle, his influences, and his process as an artist deeply committed to exploration and craft. Set in his Massachusetts Studio, the film is an extended and personal conversation with Carle, an artist renowned for his picture books, about the often times whimsical independent art that he has been creating for himself, his family, and his friends for more than 60 years. Viewers will learn about his training as a graphic artist and get a personal tour of his studio to see specific works, including abstract tissue paper collage, costume design, and glass sculpture. A perfect companion to the catalog of the same name, this film is a must-see for anyone seeking a complete picture of the artist that has influenced generations of children. Produced by documentary filmmaker Kate Geis. Running time: Approx. 15 minutes

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  • Is Beyond Books The Independent Art of Eric Carle appropriate for a 7-year-old?

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  • Does Beyond Books The Independent Art of Eric Carle have religious themes?

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  • Does Beyond Books The Independent Art of Eric Carle have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The search results mention other books that address racism and social justice, but do not indicate any race-related content in 'Beyond Books: The Independent Art of Eric Carle'.

  • Does Beyond Books The Independent Art of Eric Carle have profanity?

    No profanity is found in 'Beyond Books: The Independent Art of Eric Carle'. The search results include references to profanity in other media but do not mention any in this book.

  • Does Beyond Books The Independent Art of Eric Carle have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results mention environmental topics in other contexts but do not indicate any climate-related content in 'Beyond Books: The Independent Art of Eric Carle'.

  • Does Beyond Books The Independent Art of Eric Carle have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results refer to sexual themes in other films and books, but there is no indication of such content in 'Beyond Books: The Independent Art of Eric Carle'.

  • Does Beyond Books The Independent Art of Eric Carle have gender roles?

    No gender roles are actively discussed or critiqued in the book. The search results reference other works that may touch on gender themes, but 'Beyond Books: The Independent Art of Eric Carle' does not contain such content.

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    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book 'Beyond Books: The Independent Art of Eric Carle'. The search results discuss other books and their LGBTQ+ content, but do not provide evidence of such themes in this specific book.

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