Carle is one of the most beloved illustrators of children's books. This retrospective is more
than just an appreciation of his art however. The book also contains an insightful
autobiography illustrated with personal photographs an anecdotal essay by his longtime editor
a photographic essay on how Carle creates his collages and writings by Carle and his
colleagues. Still it is the artwork in the oversize volume that seizes the imagination. More
than 60 of his full-color collage pictures are handsomely reproduced and serve as a statement
of Carle's impressive talent. - Booklist
