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‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ author Eric Carle dies aged 91

‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ author Eric Carle said he attributes the success of his book to children needing ‘hope’.

WASHINGTON: Eric Carle, author and illustrator of the beloved children’s classic “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” has died aged 91, according to a statement from his official Instagram account on Wednesday.

The book, first published in 1969, features a caterpillar who eats his way through many different foods on different days of the week before finally emerging as a butterfly.

With its distinctive artwork and subtle educational concepts, the 224-word book has been translated into 66 languages and sold more than 50 million copies worldwide.

“It is with heavy hearts that we share that Eric Carle, author and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other beloved…

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