Happy Birthday to the Very Hungry Caterpillar!

This month marks the 40th birthday of the much-loved children's book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Take a look at this brief video of the author and illustrator talking about his book and how it came about.

Penguin Publishers have created an activity kit for educators to celebrate this event, but families could use it together, too. It includes a poster, activity sheets, and a list of Eric Carle's books. Take a look!

If you haven't read The Very Hungry Caterpillar, celebrate its 40th birthday by checking it out today at your local public library. And while you're at it, look for additional titles by Eric Carle to take home with you, as well. Here are a few to get you started:

• From Head to Toe
• Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
• The Tiny Seed
• 10 Little Rubber Ducks
• A House for Hermit Crab
• Mister Seahorse
• Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?
• Pancakes, Pancakes!