Carle's books all have an educational element -- they teachabout animals, numbers, colours and nature -- but a big part oftheir appeal is that they are not didactic or laboured, but lightand entertaining. There's warmth and humour there too JuniorCarle's richly hued, collage-like art and gentle text will becomfortingly familiar to his numerous young devotees PublishersWeekly Eric Carle ... has an unfailing magic. His gentle, glowingcollages are satisfying for parent and child The Times