Eric Carle Non-Fiction books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Eric Carle Non-Fiction series?"

"There are two books in the Eric Carle Non-Fiction series, published between 1992 and 1998."

Q: "What is the first book in the Eric Carle Non-Fiction series?"

"The first book in the Eric Carle Non-Fiction series is The Art of Eric Carle, published in 1992."

Q: "What does You Can Make a Collage teach?"

"You Can Make a Collage (1998) walks readers through the tissue-paper collage technique that Carle used in his picture books. It covers painting tissue paper with textures and patterns, tearing and cutting shapes, and layering them to create images. The book is aimed at children but works for any age, and it offers a direct window into the process behind Carle's distinctive illustration style."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Art of Eric Carle	1992	Eric Carle	Buy
2	You Can Make A Collage	1998	Eric Carle	Buy

The Art of Eric Carle (1992) is a retrospective monograph covering Carle’s life, career, and artistic process. It includes essays, reproductions of his original artwork, and behind-the-scenes looks at how he created his collage illustrations. The book is aimed at adults and older children interested in his methods.

You Can Make a Collage (1998) takes a more practical approach, providing step-by-step instructions for creating art using Carle’s techniques. Readers learn to paint tissue paper, add texture, and assemble collages, making it both an art instruction book and a tribute to the creative process that produced some of the most recognizable images in children’s literature.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Eric Carle Non-Fiction series?

There are two books in the Eric Carle Non-Fiction series, published between 1992 and 1998.

What is the first book in the Eric Carle Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Eric Carle Non-Fiction series is The Art of Eric Carle, published in 1992.

What does You Can Make a Collage teach?

You Can Make a Collage (1998) walks readers through the tissue-paper collage technique that Carle used in his picture books. It covers painting tissue paper with textures and patterns, tearing and cutting shapes, and layering them to create images. The book is aimed at children but works for any age, and it offers a direct window into the process behind Carle’s distinctive illustration style.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order