About Eric Carle

Eric Carle is the author and illustrator of more than 70 books for very young children including his most well-known title

The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

The Picture Writer

The secret of Eric Carle’s books’ appeal lies in his intuitive understanding of and respect for children, who sense in him instinctively someone who shares their most cherished thoughts and emotions. A movie, made in 2011, about Eric and his picture books, called “Eric Carle: Picture Writer” is a wonderful introduction to his life and work

Click Here to Watch the Trailer for “Eric Carle: Picture Writer”