Flora and Tiger: 19 very short stories from my life
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From the beloved creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar comes a warm collection of short, true stories from his own life. Eric Carle writes with charm and tenderness about the animals, family, and friends who shaped him, from his grandmother's hen to his uncle's tamed ravens. Flora and Tiger is a heartfelt invitation into the world of a master storyteller, for readers young and old.
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My father loved animals: from him I inherited that love. My father liked to draw: from him I inherited the joy of picture-making. My father was a storyteller: from him I learned to tell a story. This tender collection of nineteen personal vignettes by Eric Carle traces the childhood memories and family influences behind one of the world's most beloved illustrators. A warm, intimate glimpse behind the art of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
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