All about E. B. White

E. B. White was a famous writer who created some of the most beloved children's books. He was born on July 11, 1899, in a big city called New York. When E. B. White was a young boy, he loved to read and write stories. He had a great imagination and loved animals, which later inspired his stories.

One of his most famous books is "Charlotte's Web," the story of a little pig named Wilbur and his friend, a clever spider named Charlotte. Another well-known book he wrote is "Stuart Little," about a tiny mouse who goes on big adventures. He also wrote "The Trumpet of the Swan," which tells the story of a swan who learns to play the trumpet.

E. B. White didn't just write books for kids; he also wrote articles for adults. He worked for a magazine called The New Yorker for many years. People loved his writing because it was clear and full of heart.

E. B. White loved living on a farm in Maine, where he could be close to nature and animals. He passed away on October 1, 1985, but his stories continue to bring joy to children and adults all over the world. E. B. White showed that with a little imagination, everyday life can become an exciting adventure.

1. When was E. B. White born?
2. What are the names of two of E. B. White's most famous books?
3. Where did E. B. White love to live?
4. Why do you think E. B. White loved to write about animals?
5. How do you think living on a farm might have inspired E. B. White's stories?

Symbols and Traditions

Hi! My name is Ian and I am 8 years old. I want to tell you about my visit to Maine. It was so much fun! We went there because E. B. White, who wrote "Charlotte's Web," was famous there. I love "Charlotte's Web" because it has a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte who are best friends.

One of the coolest things we did in Maine was visit a place called Brooklin. That’s where E. B. White lived. We even saw a farm that looked like the one in "Charlotte's Web." It had a big barn and lots of animals. I imagined Wilbur running around and Charlotte spinning her web. I felt like I was inside the book!

We also went to a museum that had some of E. B. White’s old stuff, like his typewriter and some pictures. It was really neat to see the things he used to write his books. I learned a lot about him and how he loved nature and animals, just like me.

After the museum, we had some yummy ice cream and played by the ocean. Maine is a really cool place, and I hope we can go back someday. If you love "Charlotte's Web," you should definitely visit Maine. It feels like you are stepping into the story!

1. Who is the main character writing this blog post?
2. What book by E. B. White does Ian love?
3. Why did Ian feel like he was inside the book when visiting the farm in Brooklin?
4. What did Ian see in the museum that belonged to E. B. White?
5. How would you feel if you visited a place that inspired your favorite book? Explain why.

Profile of E. B. White

A Timeline of E. B. White to another Festival

After learning all about E. B. White, your job is to create a timeline of their life. You should add all the important events in their life but you can be inventive and add some interesting things that people might like to read about. You can make it as simply as you like with pen and paper or you can be very inventive and create a 3D diorama or hanging banner. The sky's the limit - go for it!

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