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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX reopening in May with its first traveling exhibit: “Very Eric Carle” THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX has
published in 1969. Carle has illustrated
remained open on weekends and during
more than 70 books — most of which he
special events for outdoor play only. But
also wrote — and more than 152 million
kids will once again run through its noodle
copies of his books have sold around the
forest and explore the gigantic three-story
world.
climber when the museum reopens its indoor play spaces on Saturday, May 29. On that date, the museum will also
“Very Eric Carle” is a play-and-learn exhibit featuring activities inspired by five of Eric Carle’s classic books: “The Very
• Make the “Very Clumsy Click Beetle” flip and jump. • Compose a night symphony with the “Very Quiet Cricket.” • Create artwork using many of Carle’s materials and techniques. • Enjoy a gallery of Carle’s prints and works in progress.
unveil its first traveling exhibit: “Very
Hungry Caterpillar,” “The Very Quiet
Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet,
Cricket,” “The Very Lonely Firefly,” “The
Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit.” Carle’s
Very Clumsy Click Beetle” and “The Very
29-Sept. 6. The museum’s Outdoor
children’s picture book career took off
Busy Spider.” In the exhibit, visitors can:
Adventure Play area is currently open
after he illustrated Bill Martin, Jr.’s book
• Become the “Very Hungry
“Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You
Caterpillar” and follow his path.
See?” He then wrote and illustrated “The
• Weave a web with the “Very Busy
Very Hungry Caterpillar,” which has been translated into 66 languages and has sold more than 50 million copies since it was
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Spider.” • Find one’s light with the “Very Lonely Firefly.”
The exhibit will be on display May
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday-Sunday, and all guests ages 3 and older must wear face coverings. Learn more about the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, located at 215 N. Seventh St., by calling 602-253-0501 or at childrensmuseumofphoenix.org
