My daughter is in her thirties now, and my son in his mid-twenties. Books at bedtime are a long way behind us, but, if ...

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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 ...

Times staff share personal memories of reading the children's books of Eric Carle, the "Very Hungry Caterpillar" author who died this week at 91.

Iconic children's book author and illustrator Eric Carle died at his summer studio in Northampton, the author’s family said.

Iconic children's book author and illustrator Eric Carle has died at his summer studio in Northampton, the author’s family said.

NEW YORK — 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 ...