Item 1 of 6 Copies of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," by acclaimed children's author and illustrator Eric Carle, who publisher Penguin Kids said has died at age 91, are seen in a bookstore in ...

Spring ushers in a seasonal cycle of new rituals March 20 including “Very Hungry Caterpillar Day” in honor of storyteller and illustrator Eric Carle’s classic children’s book of the same name.

Carle, best known for "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," envisioned stories in over 70 children's books. ... and little details made Carle's illustrations uniquely playful.

Eric Carle, the author of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" as well as books such as "Do You Want to Be My Friend" and "The Grouchy Ladybug," died earlier this week. He was 91 years old.

Eric Carle, best known for "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," envisioned stories in over 70 children's books and his work spanned six decades. Beloved artist, illustrator and writer Eric Carle has ...