And I mean lots of cake! After all, today marks the 40th anniversary of Eric Carle’s iconic children’s tale, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. It’s a noteworthy birthday, folks: No children’s book, with the exception of Goodnight Moon, has made such an impression on kids over the course of the past four decades. I know that whenever I spy an illustration of an apple, a lollipop, or a piece of salami, my mind immediately reverts to my childhood, when my parents and I would read Carle’s classic on a daily basis. But the book is relatable for people of all ages. After all, who among us hasn’t collapsed into a cacoon-like slumber after eating a ginormous meal? (Few of us wake up as butterflies, however. We just hope our pants fit.) So let’s wish Caterpillar a very happy birthday! We know former president George W. Bush will be celebrating.
Mar 20
2009
02:35 PM ET
Happy 40th Birthday, 'Very Hungry Caterpillar'! Let's eat lots of cake!
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I had never even heard of this story before today. I checked with 5 people here at work and none of them had ever heard of it either. I don’t think it’s as popular a children’s story as you seem to think. Who even cares what gwb read.
Imagine seeing an Eric Carle book for the first time! Oh, you lucky ones who have never read him. He is a classic, iconic writer and artist for children’s works. I have worked with 2nd graders for many years and they love him (as do i). In fact, we are using his unique style to create ‘images of excellence’ murals. take out one of his books… they’re enchanting.
it is a good book
it is a good book!
I had never heard of it before my daughter got it for christmas this year, but it is great! She loves it and so do I!!
its a good book nice to read to fids and its a special book for kidds
How have I not gotten this for my daughter yet? I’m not denying her Eric Carle, though – she’s hooked on the Brown Bear/Polar Bear, etc. series.
wow!….
Google changed their logo today to honor the anniversary. It’s pretty cool. Give it a look.
This was the first book that my daughter read, and the both of us loved it! The movie was pretty amazing too. =]
i love this book and everything else… ponies, princesses, gum drops, unicorns, pies, pillows, and of course i love SPRING!!!!
I LOVE MEN!!!!!!
I don’t know where you live, Larry, but it’s a pretty popular children’s book. Everyone in the world knows about it.
This was the book I was always getting my mom to read to me…
and yesterday, I read it to a little one I was babysitting. That made me all warm and fuzzy inside
I do not like the google logo. The e pisses me off.