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I See You
From beloved author-illustrator Eric Carle comes this brand-new interactive board book that features sweet text and shiny mirrors throughout—sure to endlessly entertain little ones!
I see you in the butterfly
who flutters and soars.
I see you in the lion
who purrs sweetly, then roars.
Who’s in that mirror? It’s you! From a silly monkey to a shining sun, little ones will love seeing themselves in these clever mirrors! With Eric Carle’s classic and colorful artwork and sweet text that rhymes, this book is a perfect addition to every Eric Carle collection!
I see you in the butterfly
who flutters and soars.
I see you in the lion
who purrs sweetly, then roars.
Who’s in that mirror? It’s you! From a silly monkey to a shining sun, little ones will love seeing themselves in these clever mirrors! With Eric Carle’s classic and colorful artwork and sweet text that rhymes, this book is a perfect addition to every Eric Carle collection!
14 pages, Board book
Published July 10, 2018
4 people are currently reading
173 people want to read
About the author
Eric Carle
597books2,309followersEric Carle was an American author, designer and illustrator of children's books. His picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, first published in 1969, has been translated into more than 66 languages and sold more than 50 million copies. Carle's career as an illustrator and children's book author accelerated after he collaborated on Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?. Carle illustrated more than 70 books, most of which he also wrote, and more than 145 million copies of his books have been sold around the world.
In 2003, the American Library Association awarded Carle the biennial Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal (now called the Children's Literature Legacy Award), a prize for writers or illustrators of children's books published in the U.S. who have made lasting contributions to the field. Carle was also a U.S. nominee for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2010.
In 2003, the American Library Association awarded Carle the biennial Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal (now called the Children's Literature Legacy Award), a prize for writers or illustrators of children's books published in the U.S. who have made lasting contributions to the field. Carle was also a U.S. nominee for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2010.
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January 17, 2022
The final page asks your kid to do some actions, some of which are impossible. Swinging like a monkey could quickly endanger chandeliers, or prepare your child for a career on a pole.
February 11, 2025
My mom tried to get me to look in the mirror on each page but I was more enthralled by the ceiling fan. I am only 1 month old tho so it’s really only the black and white cards that make me go cross eyed with excitement. I’m sure mom will try again soon and maybe then I will be as excited to see my reflection as she is. So 4/5 stars but no shade to the author. My mom loves Eric Carle illustrations…and there’s been mention of some kind of hungry caterpillar? Who knows what that means, but I guess we’ll see! What a time to be alive. -Jane Wilson, about to be 6wks old
March 20, 2020
I love the mirrors but the rhyming was distractingly bad for mom
August 21, 2023
I'm a big fan of 's books.
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December 3, 2020I really like this one and my son really likes to look at himself in all the mirrors.
January 1, 2024
Rating: ⭐⭐� (3/5)
An interactive experience. Perfect for your little one's tummy time!
Highlights: Mirrors, obviously! They aren't the funhouse warped mirrors and each page has a different shape. Watch your little one giggle at their own reflection!
Lowlights: The story is essentially saying that everything reminds you of your baby but it doesn't make much sense.
An interactive experience. Perfect for your little one's tummy time!
Highlights: Mirrors, obviously! They aren't the funhouse warped mirrors and each page has a different shape. Watch your little one giggle at their own reflection!
Lowlights: The story is essentially saying that everything reminds you of your baby but it doesn't make much sense.
November 23, 2020
This is the book that got my child into reading as an infant and it is our favorite one. The simple images and mirrors on each alternating page both captivated his attention and helped him to focus. Bonus is it includes a “peek a boo� and just hearing that always gets my LO excited. Additionally it has great vocabulary that pairs perfectly with teaching sign language. My LO loves to roar at the lion, laugh at the monkey, gets excited about the peekaboo puppy, and adores seeing himself and the reader reflected in the mirrors. I love that the last pages inspire even more interaction with the child and I can see it being a favorite well into the toddler years. 5/5 highly recommend this one every chance i get. Only thing that would make it better is if it had pictures of real animals instead of Carle’s art. Although his art is fun too.
April 10, 2024
Rhyming book. It talks about how the Author sees the Reader in a different way. The book contains mirrors, in which you can see yourself. An interesting topic for a book. At the end, however, there is a question whether the Author can see, how the Reader will behave in the way the Author wants, for example: blink like a star. Ok, but some things cannot be done, such as flying like a bird, and this should not be required, because You can lose Your life. By that I cant give 4 stars. I wanted, but cant. Just by that. I dont want to show Author how I flying. The other part of book is great so 4 stars
December 1, 2018
A pretty little book with Carle's signature illustrations, accompanied by sweet words of love and -- bonus! -- a mirror on each page that younger readers will delight in!
This would be a wonderful board book set for Baby Storytimes.
This would be a wonderful board book set for Baby Storytimes.
October 22, 2019
Mommy's lil narcissist loves this one, and it's fun to see her immediately try to make out with herself in every mirror. But I kind of feel like she's not picking up on anything else on the page? Maybe just one mirror at the end is the max for my kid.
March 9, 2022
Classic Eric Carle artwork is paired with mirrors on each page - perfect for engaging an infant's attention and getting them interested in books. The last page encourages making silly sounds and fun body movements to further make young readers have fun with this book.
January 15, 2023
I was digging this book for my baby and assumed it was a baby book since it is a board book. However, the last page was very imaginative play-based, which I like, but it took me out of the book because my baby isn't there yet. The last page felt like it belonged in a book for toddlers, not babies.
February 20, 2024
Bought this for my daughter's growing Eric Carle collection as a Valentine's Day gift and she loves it. She likes looking at the mirrors and holding the book up for me to look at as well. A cute addition to our library and collection.
September 20, 2018
Cute book geared towards kids that are still fascinated by mirrors but can also understand instructions/follow directions.
(Also, beware of reading this book in front of a sunny window!)
(Also, beware of reading this book in front of a sunny window!)
February 12, 2019
I really like this book. It's cute and there's a mirror on every page that is a pretty decent size except for one. My little one loves it. I recommend it.
April 19, 2019
David loves the animals and mirrors!
July 24, 2019
Each page has a little 'mirror' so the child can relate the text on the page to himself or herself.
August 30, 2019
Gotta love all the mirrors
January 14, 2021
A parent sees their child in the beauty and wonder of wildlife and nature. The mirror will no doubt be a hit with the tiny tot audience.
February 9, 2021
Who can you see in different things in the world? What reminds you of other people? What reminds you of you?
August 19, 2021
Not bad. My daughter likes to make the animal sounds as we read, and look in each mirror. Some rhymes were odd, but generally a good book.
November 24, 2021
I have memorized this book. It's a bop for sure. AND I get to look at beautiful me!?
January 10, 2022
i really appreciate you @
August 10, 2022
It’s a mirror book. What else is there to say? A few rhymes, a few illustrations, and a mirror on every page for your kid to look into.
February 13, 2023
Eric Carle has been one of my favorite children's authors/illustrators since I was a little girl. I am collecting all of his books to read to my children.
February 20, 2023
A great book for babies who love to look at themselves in mirrors
April 29, 2023
I love mirrors
July 7, 2023
5/5 love the mirrors
November 23, 2023
Great little interactive book with your little one! Mine definitely enjoys it during our nighttime reading 📚
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