Eric Carle

Born 25 June 1929 in Syracuse, New York, U.S.

Died 23 May 2021 (aged 91)

Eric Carle (born June 25, 1929) is an American designer, illustrator, and writer of children's books. He is, perhaps, most noted for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, a picture book that has been translated into more than 66 languages. He has illustrated more than 70 books, most of which he also wrote.