Before we get to the video, I’ve got one thing to check off my list:
Over the course of writing 100 Scope Notes, I’ve alluded to the specifics of my job a number of times, but I’ve never provided a full explanation of my duties. So you won’t have to hear me repeat myself again, here’s the full story.
I’m the elementary library/media specialist of a school district with 4 elementary schools. I split time between each building, and they all have different age ranges. The schools are broken down like this:
K-2nd grade building
K-4th grade building
3rd and 4th grade building
5th and 6th grade building
Now that that’s out of the way, we can get back to business.
Every school I work at does an annual book fair fundraiser. One of my favorite parts about the Scholastic book fair is the “Author Video” that arrives beforehand. The idea is to hype up some of the books that will be available for purchase. While I’m dubious about the motives, I’ve gotta admit that the author/illustrator profiles they do are often great. My favorites are when they visit an illustrator’s studio and show him/her at work. With the 40th anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar upon us, Scholastic interviewed children’s lit legend Eric Carle. Well worth watching, especially to see how his distinctive artwork comes together. The gentle Muzak in the background will also likely put you in a mood to think happy thoughts. Click the image below or above to watch.
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February 12, 2009 at 3:25 pm
James Preller
I just want to say that this is such a great site, I love stopping by for a visit. As a reader, as a book-lover, I thank you for this wonderful blog.
February 12, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Scope Notes
Thanks for the kind words, James. Thanks to you for all your authorial work.
February 13, 2009 at 12:48 am
Kate Coombs
Thanks so much for sharing this video clip–it brought tears to my eyes. I’ve never heard Eric Carle’s voice before, and I loved seeing how he created TVHC!
February 17, 2009 at 4:17 am
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February 22, 2009 at 5:59 am
Liz
Great little video clip. I love his own acknowledgment of everything that The Very Hungry Caterpillar can teach. No book has been so successful in my bilingual 1st grade classroom. Thanks!
March 15, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Elizabeth P.
Wow! It’s amazing to watch such a tedious process. I have never heard his voice before. It’s rather soothing and grandfatherly. Very interesting to see what could have been!