Emerging from a chrysalis of middle-aged ennui, The Very Hungry Caterpillar transformed children's books.

Incredibly, it’s been 50 years since Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar first munched his way through enough food to feed a small army, giving himself a stomach ache and becoming a staple part of millions of readers’ childhoods in the process.

Yes, that’s right! In 2019, it’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s 50th Birthday. And whether you’re a bookseller or librarian, we’ve got everything you need to celebrate the big birthday in style! #VHC50

Inspired by the moment when Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar transforms into a beautiful butterfly, this simple craft will delight toddlers and help them learn about colours, patterns and symmetry.

A perfect cutting-and-sticking activity for Very Hungry Caterpillar fans, these paper chains will brighten up a rainy day! You could even use them to decorate for a Very Hungry party…

This super-satisfying crafting activity will help little fingers to create Very Hungry Caterpillar masterpieces using marshmallows and paint! Don’t forget to keep a few marshmallows aside to nibble afterwards…

From Brown Bears to Very Hungry Caterpillars, via seahorses, giraffes, leopards and flamingos, Eric Carle’s vibrant and imaginative art – created using tissue paper and collage techniques – helps us see the natural world in a totally unique and playful light. Here are seven times his artwork has made us fall in love with the great outdoors...

Crawl into spring with this Very Hungry Caterpillar-inspired egg painting tutorial. Little egg munchers will just love getting their hands messy with this fun craft, inspired by the classic Eric Carle story.

With the right story, bedtime can be a serene and relaxing event - enjoyed by both reader, and child. Here are five calming bedtime books to ensure that night-time isn’t fight-time.