[Old News] Eric Carle, the author of the picture book 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar', dies

by Jonathan Wiggs

Eric Carle, the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, died on May 23, 2021. I was 91 years old.

From the Eric Carle Team: It is with heavy hearts that we share that Eric Carle, author & illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other beloved classics, passed away on 23rd at the age of 91.

Thank you for sharing your talent with generations of young readers.

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— Eric carle (@ericcarle) May 26, 2021

Eric Carle's Biography | Eric Carle
https://eric-carle.com/about-eric-carle/eric-carles-biography/

Eric Carle, Creator Of'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' Dies At 91: NPR
https://www.npr.org/2021/05/26/970974320/eric-carle-creator-of-the-very-hungry-caterpillar-has-died

Born in Syracuse, New York in 1929, Karl moved to Germany with his parents at the age of six and was educated at the Stuttgart Academy of Fine Arts from 1946. However, Karl's dream of experiencing World War II in Germany has always been to return to America, the happiest childhood memory country, the official blog says.

In 1952, Karl returned to New York with a portfolio of his work and $ 40, and began working as a graphic designer in the New York Times' promotional department. Karl was an art director there for many years.

One day, Karl met with a well-known writer, Bill Martin, Jr., and his first collaborative picture book, 'Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? ' ) ”Was announced. This work was the starting point for Karl's career as a picture book writer.

Then in 1968 in the 'To The Zoo 1, 2, 3 ( 1, 2, 3 How to Buddha's providence announced)'. In 1969 picture book 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar (which is a world-famous Very Hungry Caterpillar announced)'.

Karl has drawn more than 70 picture books for children, and Karl's work is described as 'intuitively understanding and respecting children.' Children instinctively feel the people who share their most important thoughts and feelings, but Karl's work was full of 'broad knowledge' and 'love for nature' that children are interested in. .. In addition to being beautiful, interesting and simple, it was an exciting work for children to learn about the events around them.

Karl's family praised Karl's lifelong feat by saying in his blog , 'A rainbow painter is now traveling in the night sky with the stars.'