Eric Carle is the beloved creator of more than seventy brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for children, many of which are best sellers. The Very Hungry Caterpillar, his best-known work, has been translated into more than 47 languages and sold over 29 million copies.

He creates his distinctive, instantly recognizable work in collage technique using hand-painted papers, which he cuts and layers to form bright and cheery images.

More than 88 million copies of his books have been sold around the world!