The Very Hungry Caterpillar - by Eric Carle (Hardcover)

About the Book

With a beautiful golden anniversary jacket along and a new Introduction letter from Carle himself, this edition contains such bonus content as an appreciation by prominent children's literacy advocate Parton, rare images of the original sketches and historic photos, and more. Full color.

Book Synopsis

THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER - The all-time classic picture book starring world's favorite caterpillar! This beautifully crafted fiftieth-anniversary edition features an afterword by Dolly Parton and a history of the book from the publisher.

"Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative."--The New York Times Book Review

In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf.
One Sunday morning the warm sun came up and--pop!--out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar.

So begins the journey of Eric Carle's most beloved storybook character. Follow along as one of nature's loveliest marvels eats his way through an amazing variety of foods as he prepares to transform into a beautiful butterfly! Children will love the strikingly bold, colorful pictures against a simple text in large, clear type.

To celebrate fifty years of warming the hearts of little ones everywhere, this stunning anniversary edition includes Eric Carle's classic story originally published in 1969, along with a sweet note from the author himself, an afterword by Dolly Parton, and a history of the book's legacy. This anniversary edition is perfect for sharing with anyone who can't get enough of the world's favorite caterpillar!

About the Author

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 more than 80 languages and sold over 60 million copies. Carle illustrated more than seventy books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote, and more than 180 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 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.

Dolly Parton is one of the biggest country music stars and one of the bestselling recording artists of all time. Known as the "Queen of Country Music," she has sold more than 100 million records. She has starred in a wide array of movies and has won eight Grammys and been nominated for two Academy Awards, five Golden Globes, and an Emmy.