Eric Carle's classic book The Very Hungry Caterpillar is turning 40. Published March 20, 1969, the book was originally titled A Week With Willi Worm and featured not a caterpillar, but, you guessed it, a worm.Watch an interesting and captivating video featuring author Eric Carle, who is going on 80.
"The process is the fun part," he says, going on to explain the influence of a high school art teacher. Carle says the book is not just about growing up, but, "It's a book of hope."
Art matters. Even in "children's" books.
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