The Very Hungry Caterpillar story is about hope. You, like the little caterpillar, will grow up, unfold your wings and fly off into the future. –Eric Carle
Beloved children’s book author and illustrator, Eric Carle, passed away May 23 at 91 years of age, but I learned of his passing just this morning. I spent today’s joy break revisiting Carle’s books and illustrations and thinking about moments I spent with my little one reading and rereading his books. I even listened to the recording of my son “reading” Brown, Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (1967) that I mentioned in a 2018 post (linked below).
It’s sad that we lost Carle, but it heartens me to know that he will live on and on through his works and in the memories of generations who were mesmerized by his colorful books.
If you’d like just a little more of Eric Carle, here are two more posts which feature Carle’s work:
Take a moment to (re)visit Carle’s work this weekend and have joy!
Pics and Posts 
Such a cute photo! My two year old twin grandsons, and my children when they were young all loved this book. RIP Eric Carle. You will be missed.
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It’s the perfect book for the little ones. Thanks for appreciating Carle with me.
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Thank you Chandra, I don’t know how many times I read The Very hungry Caterpillar.
A very gifted and talented man was Eric Carle.
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He was indeed. You’ve probably read it a bazillion times like me. 😀
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I love Carle’s books & the lessons that they have taught to generations of children. 🐛🦋🧸
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Sweet photo. Sad day. What a blessing his work lives on. 🙂
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Hugssss….
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