He has apparently come down with a stomachache from the feast. Before he heads into his cocoon, however, the caterpillar gnaws on a leaf after a week-long feast of anything and everything he could possibly for an entire week. In the story, the caterpillar famously eats his way through the book-gaining the strength he needs for his big transformation. It’s a gorgeously illustrated book that has been delighting children of all ages since it was first published in 1969. Tributes have been pouring in on social media from adults and children alike, with many stories focusing on how integral his books have been to their childhoods.Īrguably, his best-known work is “ The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” the tale of a young caterpillar on the cusp of his beautiful metamorphosis into his final stage: butterfly. The brilliant artist and creator of countless beloved children’s classics, Eric Carle, passed away this week at the age of 91.
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