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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Board book – Illustrated, March 23, 1994
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Featuring interactive die-cut pages, this board book edition is the perfect size for little hands and great for teaching counting and days of the week.
"The very hungry caterpillar literally eats his way through the pages of the book—and right into your child's heart..."
—Mother's Manual
"Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative..."
—The New York Times Book Review
- Print length26 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Lexile measureAD460L
- Dimensions7.13 x 0.62 x 5 inches
- PublisherWorld of Eric Carle
- Publication dateMarch 23, 1994
- ISBN-100399226907
- ISBN-13978-0399226908
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Eric Carle and Tomie dePaola: Author One-on-One
Eric Carle is the creator, author, and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other children’s books. Tomie dePaola is the author and illustrator of Strega Nona: Her Story and countless other books. They recently had a conversation about their careers as picture book authors.
Tomie dePaola: When I was only four years old, I announced to my family in particular and to the world in general that I was going to become an artist, and write stories and draw pictures for books. I never swayed from that early declaration. I’ve always been curious to know, what inspired you to become a creator and illustrator of picture books?
Eric Carle: My career began as a graphic designer and for a number of years I worked as an art director for an advertising agency in New York. In the mid 1960's Bill Martin, Jr. saw an ad of a red lobster that I had designed and asked me to illustrate his Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Well, I was set on fire! I was so inspired by this book, and the opportunity to illustrate it changed my life. After that, I started to create my own books, both words and pictures, and really it was then that I had found my true course in life.
Now, I have a question for you, Tomie. How would you describe your artistic style, and has it changed over time?
Tomie dePaola: My illustration style is heavily influenced by folk art--strong simple shapes, bold lines, color, color, color and a deceptive simplicity. My style began to develop early in art school, and through the years, it hasn’t changed very much, but it has refined itself. How would you describe yours?
Eric Carle: My aim with my work is to simplify and refine, be logical and harmonious. I like to use simple shapes, bright colors and a lot of white space. I write for the child inside of me. That is always where I begin.
Tomie dePaola: I do, as well. The only audience I keep in mind is that four-year-old in me. People sometimes ask me what advice I would give to young artists. I always think of the wonderful advice I received from my twin cousins when they were in art school in the late '30s. They told me, “Practice, practice, practice and don’t copy.”
Eric Carle: I often tell people about the four magic letters: DO IT. I want to be encouraging but I can only offer the example of my own experience, which is just one approach. There are many wonderful artists to learn about, which is important. But you must use your own imagination. You have to just do it.
Tomie dePaola: How do you feel knowing that a copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar is sold every 30 seconds, somewhere in the world?
Eric Carle: It is hard for me, maybe for others too, to grasp this concept. But I am truly honored that my story is enjoyed by so many and that it is now being shared by a generation of parents who grew up with my book. How about your Strega Nona. She is one of your most popular characters. Can you share how she came to be?
Tomie dePaola: In the ‘70s when I was teaching at a college, we were required to attend faculty meetings. I always sat in the back with a yellow legal pad. Everyone thought I was taking notes. At one meeting a doodle appeared of a little lady with a big nose and a big chin. I named her Strega Nona, and the rest is history. Speaking of history, how will you be celebrating the third annual Very Hungry Caterpillar Day this year?
Eric Carle: On The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day, March 20th, I will probably be at home with my wife, Bobbie (I am a bit of a hermit, actually). But I will be saying a little toast to the caterpillar for whom I have a special place in my heart. And speaking of holidays, isn’t your favorite holiday Christmas. Do you have a special Christmas memory?
Tomie dePaola: Christmas is my favorite holiday. My favorite Christmas was the one when I received tons and tons of art supplies: everything from an easel to paints, pads and pads of paper, and “how to draw” books.
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- Publisher : World of Eric Carle; 1st edition (March 23, 1994)
- Language : English
- Board book : 26 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0399226907
- ISBN-13 : 978-0399226908
- Reading age : 1 - 3 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : AD460L
- Item Weight : 6.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 7.13 x 0.62 x 5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #18 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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 eaten its way into the hearts of literally millions of children all over the world and has been translated into more than 62 languages and sold over 41 million copies. Since the Caterpillar was published in 1969, Eric Carle has illustrated more than 70 books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote.
Carle says: "With many of my books I attempt to bridge the gap between the home and school. To me home represents, or should represent; warmth, security, toys, holding hands, being held. School is a strange and new place for a child. Will it be a happy place? There are new people, a teacher, classmates - will they be friendly? I believe the passage from home to school is the second biggest trauma of childhood; the first is, of course, being born. Indeed, in both cases we leave a place of warmth and protection for one that is unknown. The unknown often brings fear with it. In my books I try to counteract this fear, to replace it with a positive message. I believe that children are naturally creative and eager to learn. I want to show them that learning is really both fascinating and fun."
Eric Carle has two grown-up children, a son and a daughter. He divides his time between the Florida Keys and the hills of North Carolina.
For more information about Eric Carle and his books please visit:
The Official Eric Carle web site: http://www.eric-carle.com
Eric Carle's Blog: http://www.ericcarleblog.blogspot.com
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: http://www.carlemuseum.org
The World of Eric Carle Amazon UK page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/l/1658013031
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He also likes to recite the book with me, "He wasn't hungry anymore, and he wasn't a little caterpillar anymore. He was a BIG...FAT...CATERPILLAR!" Oh, and he thinks the caterpillar looks like a pickle with wings when he turns into a butterfly.. so there's that haha.
Their appetite is definitely like it shows in the book, but only for tomatoes and their plants. The book was interesting because it also showed the caterpillars growing, a lot! Of course, liberties were taken with the book, but it was still an entertaining read.
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Their appetite is definitely like it shows in the book, but only for tomatoes and their plants. The book was interesting because it also showed the caterpillars growing, a lot! Of course, liberties were taken with the book, but it was still an entertaining read.
Perfect gift.
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It is smaller than I expected. I didn't read the size, so my fault. I thought it would be closer to the size of the Brown Bear board book.
I read books to children (daycare) so I should have bought a bigger one.
I'm including a picture of it with several famous books that most people know the size of so you can see the size.
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on September 28, 2019
It is smaller than I expected. I didn't read the size, so my fault. I thought it would be closer to the size of the Brown Bear board book.
I read books to children (daycare) so I should have bought a bigger one.
I'm including a picture of it with several famous books that most people know the size of so you can see the size.









































