RIP Eric Carle: Author and Illustrator of โThe Very Hungry Caterpillarโ Dies at 91
You likely know the work of author and illustrator Eric Carle, even if you donโt know his name. He's the person behind The Very Hungry Caterpillar, a 1969 childrenโs book that has been beloved by generations of parents and children alike. The renowned creative died peacefully on May 23, 2021, surrounded by family members at his summer studio in Northampton, Massachusetts. Carle was 91 years old.