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Eric Carle, author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, dies aged 91

The making of Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar

7 times Eric Carle made us love the outdoors 

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7 times Eric Carle made us love the outdoors

A photo of a selection of Very Hungry Caterpillar goodies to win including a book, a caterpillar costume, a butterfly growing kit and a toy

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Competitions

Win a spectacular bundle of Very Hungry Caterpillar goodies!

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Crafts & activities

Download these Very Hungry Caterpillar activity sheets

A selection of classic children's picture books on a bright yellow background

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What to read next

The best classic children’s picture books

A photo of a selection of Eric Carle's books, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, stacked side by side on a wooden table with a plush toy caterpillar and a little birthday cupcake

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Where to start with...

Where to start with Eric Carle’s books

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar is turning 50!

Make a Very Hungry Caterpillar inspired butterfly painting

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How to make Very Hungry Caterpillar paper chains

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Make a Very Hungry Caterpillar squishy marshmallow print

Paint your own Very Hungry Caterpillar-inspired Easter egg

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Paint your own Very Hungry Caterpillar

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Children's reading lists

5 books for a perfectly calming bedtime

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Night Before Christmas

Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has been translated into 70 languages and sold over 55 million copies. Carle illustrated more than seventy books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote, and more than 170 million copies of his books have sold around the world. In 2003, Carle received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (now called the Children's Literature Legacy Award) for lifetime achievement in children's literature. In 2002, Eric and his wife, Barbara, cofounded The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (www.carlemuseum.org) in Amherst, Massachusetts, a 40,000-square-foot space dedicated to the celebration of picture books and picture book illustrations from around the world, underscoring the cultural, historical, and artistic significance of picture books and their art form. Eric Carle passed away in May 2021 at the age of 91. His work remains an important influence on artists and illustrators at work today. www.eric-carle.com

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Ocean Hide-and-Seek

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is playing hide and seek in this joyful finger trail lift-the-flap book! 
 
Who jumps above the waves as they travel far and wide? 
A joyful, leaping dolphin with a baby by her side! 
 
An interactive first introduction to ocean creatures and their habitats. With its gentle rhyming narrative, chunky flaps and finger trails, this book is perfect for little explorers!

Thank You, Teacher from The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Join The Very Hungry Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of all the ways a teacher helps you learn and grow. 
 
A delightful mini-hardback featuring Eric Carle's bright and distinctive artwork and sweet, lyrical text. 
 
This little book of joy is the perfect gift for the end of term, or any day you want to say . . . thank you, Teacher!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Bug Hunt

Help The Very Hungry Caterpillar hunt for minibeasts! 
 
Look up, look down, look closely - which bugs can you find? A brilliant new lift-and-learn board book filled with beautiful wildlife scenes to explore and fascinating creatures to discover. This is a must-have for little hungry minds everywhere. 
 
Discover other Very Hungry Caterpillar books: 
 
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Hide and Seek 
 
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Magnet Book 
 
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar Finger Puppet Book 
 
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Nature Sticker and Colouring

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Picnic

A brand new Easter adventure with The Very Hungry Caterpillar 
 
Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he explores the outdoors! Meeting lots of friendly creatures for a delicious Easter picnic. 
 
Packed with bright illustrations and easy-to-read sentences, this board book is perfect for little hands. 
 
With a sparkly fold-out surprise at the end, young readers will adore this Easter twist on the classic tale.

Eric Carle's Book of Amazing Animals

Discover over 150 amazing animals with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! 
 
A spectacular first introduction to the wonders of the animal kingdom. 
 
As your little one is learning to speak, journey through many different habitats - including lush rainforests, arid deserts and snowy mountains - and meet some of the most incredible creatures who share our planet. 
 
With vivid scenes to marvel at, fascinating facts to discover and a beautiful fold-out page.

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A bumper colouring book that will keep little artists busy for hours! 
 
Get creative with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this wonderful colouring and doodle book, filled with amazing animals, brilliant bugs, fantastic food and marvellous nature. 
 
Packed with big shapes to colour-in that are ideal for tiny hands. 
 
Discover other activity books from The Very Hungry Caterpillar: 
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Nature Sticker and Colouring Book 
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Bugs Sticker and Colouring Book 
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Magnet Book

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Very Big Colouring Book

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