Eric Carle

Eric Carle is an American designer, writer, and illustrator of children's books. He is best known for his book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which has been translated into over 65 languages and sold more than 46 million copies.

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Profession :

Children's Book Writer

Birthday :

June 25, 1929

Star Sign :

Cancer

Death Date:

May 23, 2021

Age :

91

Birthplace :

Syracuse, New York

Eric Carle was a renowned American author and illustrator, recognized for his vivid and colorful collage illustrations in children’s literature. He was best known for “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” which sold over 50 million copies globally and was translated into more than 65 languages. Other notable works by Carle include “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” and “Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me.” Throughout his career, he wrote and illustrated over 70 books. Carle also co-founded the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Massachusetts. He passed away on May 23, 2023, at the age of 93.