Jerry Pinkney changed the course of children’s literature with his brilliant watercolor illustrations. As a founding trustee of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Pinkney’s own work closely aligned with the Museum’s belief in the power of visual literacy.
As a visual storyteller, Pinkney often reinterpreted classic tales by challenging stereotypes, recasting characters, and imagining new settings. For his Caldecott-winning adaptation of Aesop’s timeless fable The Lion and the Mouse (2009), Pinkney took the courageous step to let the artwork speak for itself.
To celebrate the arrival of the iconic cover for The Lion and the Mouse at the Museum, and in honor of those who made this important acquisition possible, the Carle is presenting a selection of original artwork from this seminal publication.
This special installation features the front and back images for the iconic book jacket, as well as two interior spreads and one preliminary sketch.
Wed – Fri 10am – 4pm
Sat 10am – 5pm
Sun 12pm – 5pm
Mon & Tue CLOSED
Adult $15
Youth (ages 1 - 18), Student, Teacher, or Senior (65+) $8
Members FREE
West Gallery
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 West Bay Road
Amherst, MA
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Recent Acquisition: Jerry Pinkney's The Lion & the Mouse
