'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' Turns 50: 'It's [a] Message of Hope,' Says Author Eric Carle The book has sold more than 50 million copies in 62 languages worldwide By Kate Hogan ...

Eric Carle, . . Philomel, $29.99 (14pp) ISBN 978-0-399-25039-2 In honor of the 40th anniversary of Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar comes the first-ever pop-up edition of this book.

Also like his books—which include "The Very Busy Spider," "The Mixed-Up Chameleon" and Carle's biggest hit, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"—his garden is full of animals.

For over 50 years, The Very Hungry Caterpillar has entertained children everywhere thanks to its endearing story and timeless illustrations. The iconic children’s book written by the late Eric ...

Eric Carle, the author and illustrator of the timeless children's book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, died May 23 at 91. His death was announced Wednesday on his Twitter account and by his publisher ...

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art held its annual “Very Hungry Caterpillar Day,” featuring activities for small children, complete with a few chances to “meet” the caterpillar himself.

The book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and though author and illustrator Eric Carle forgets his words, for most anyone born after 1969 or anyone who has read to a child since then, The Very ...

The best-selling book which tells the story of a ravenous caterpillar eating its way through the week was first published in June 1969 and has since been translated into 62 languages.