ぼくの　ねこ　みなかった？

The whimsical illustrations and simple text make it so engaging—I'm curious what sparked the idea for this particular animal and theme.

It made the story really interactive and fun to read aloud. Do you think that was intentional to encourage participation?

Eric Carle’s distinctive collage technique is so vibrant and textured—I'm wondering how much thought goes into the visual storytelling in his books.