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Eric Carle

Eric Carle

AmericanJune 25, 1929 – May 23, 2021Children's Literature

Eric Carle was an American author and illustrator of children's picture books known for his distinctive collage-style artwork. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has sold over 50 million copies worldwide.

Works

  • The Very Hungry CaterpillarCaterpillar eats through days of food before transforming into butterfly→
  • Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?Animals of different colors teach recognition and pattern through refrain→
  • The Very Busy SpiderSpider patiently spins her web while seeking companionship from other animals→
  • The Grouchy LadybugLadybug wanders through day becoming less grouchy after meeting others→
  • 1, 2, 3 to the ZooAnimals board train to zoo in numbered counting book→

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