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 ...

On average, every 30 seconds someone in the world buys a copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Maybe it's for a grandchild, an expectant parent or a dear friend's new baby. Nearly 50 million copies ...

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.

It may be a quick read, but Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" is among the world's most popular children's books. It has sold more than 30 million copies, and been translated into more ...

Children’s book author and illustrator Eric Carle has decided to sell his company to Penguin Random House, the world’s largest book publisher.

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.

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

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

‘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.