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.

Eric Carle stands with large cutout of the iconic image from his children’s book, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Mass. Photo by ...

The caterpillar is, after all, very hungry, as sometimes we all are. He has recognized an immense appetite within him and has indulged it, and the experience transforms him, betters him.

Eric Carle, the writer and illustrator who delighted millions of youngsters with “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and other classic picture books that captured the riotous colors and imaginative ...

‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ author Eric Carle has died at age 91, his family says.

Eric Carle, the author and illustrator of dog-eared classics such as "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" passed away May 23 at 91, his publisher, Penguin Kids, announced on Twitter.

NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Carle, the beloved children’s author and illustrator whose classic “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and other works gave millions of kids some of their earliest and most cherished ...

‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ author Eric Carle has died at age 91, his family says.

Eric Carle, author and illustrator of the iconic children's book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has died. He was 91. Publisher Penguin Kids announced Carle's death on Twitter, Wednesday.