Illustrated by Petra Mathers

Petra Mathers: Lottie's New Beach Towel
April 13, 2004 - August 8, 2004 Exhibition Poster

In celebration of Petra Mathers' extraordinary gift to the museum of all the original art and preliminary materials from her popular series of books about Lottie, the amiable chicken from Oregon, The Eric Carle Museum presented an exhibition of work from the first book, Lottie's New Beach Towel.

There's nothing like a day at the beach with Lottie! Armed with a handy towel and plenty of ingenuity, she turns lemons into lemonade in Petra Mathers's sweet, funny, and completely winning picture book.

Lottie's friend Herbie has a special way with words...and it takes someone just as special to appreciate him. Will his originality shine through at the big poetry contest, where the winner brings home a prize cake? Find out as Herbie takes center stage in Petra Mathers' funny, touching new picture book.

Who does Lottie like best? Herbie wonders when an exotic new neighbor befriends his best friend. That question - familiar to children everywhere - is answered with extraordinary warmth, humor, and insight in Petra Mathers's new picture book treat about Lottie and Herbie.

Lottie's friend Dodo is funny, exotic, and utterly charming. Captain Vince is a lonely bird with a heart of gold. Children everywhere will delight in watching this unlikely pair find true love in Petra Mathers's newest picture book that enchantingly proves there is someone for everyone.

Illustrated by William Steig, Margot and Kaethe Zemach, Chris Van Allsburg, Ashley Bryan, Alice and Martin Provensen

Set of six posters from the Carle's most recent exhibits, including:

• Heart and Humor: The Picture Book Art of William Steig
• Dancing Line and Merry Color: The Worlds of Margot and Kaethe Zemach
• The Mysteries of Chris Van Allsburg
• The Picture Book Made New: Margaret Wise Brown and Her Illustrators
• Painter and Poet: The Wonderful World of Ashley Bryan
• Picturing the World: The Art of Alice and Martin Provensen

*For a limited time, set also includes free poster, Petra Mathers: Lottie's New Beach Towel.