Everything You Need To Know About the Playful World of Eric Carle Exhibition

Mina Yan | Jul 22, 2022 9:38 am | Add a comment | 271 reads

I can’t remember the last time I was this excited for an art exhibition! The latest Playful World of Eric Carle exhibition at UCCA Lab is, without a doubt, the most highly anticipated art exhibition for parents and kids alike in Beijing.

Following a successful show in Shanghai, the Playful World of Eric Carle has finally come to Beijing.

What you can expect is hours of fun for kids of all ages. My 21-month-old daughter played side by side with kids around 9 or 10, all falling in love with the activities and fully immersing themselves in the books that they love.

What you don’t expect, but will be pleasantly surprised by, is how this exhibition is just as fun for the parents as it is for the kids.

Not only do you get to find a place to entertain your kids for far cheaper than your average play place, it’s also designed with a play-based learning aspect to it. Each station is one of Eric Carle’s books, brought to life.

What you’ll come to be surprised by is just how much the exhibition will bring back memories of your own childhood. Unlike my daughter’s other favorite series, Bizzy Bear, all the Eric Carle books are what I also grew up reading. I remember sitting in Barnes & Noble and flipping through the pages, trying to decide which one I would take home with me since mom told me I could only have one. They’re memories of love, fun, and seriously tough kid decisions. And, walking through the door and coming face to face with Brown Bear brought back all those fond childhood memories.