Eric Carle

Eric Carle is an American children's author and artist.

After working as a graphic designer and art director, Eric Carle got noticed by author Bill Martin Jr., who then worked with Carle on the successful book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Carle eventually wrote and illustrated his own work, including 1969's The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which has become his most popular book.

All of Carle's books feature colorful collage artwork, which has become his trademark. All the characters in his stories are animals due to his love of nature.

Semi-retired from "the business end" of work, Carle continues to create books, and sporadically makes appearances for them as well.

• 1967 - Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
• 1969 - The Very Hungry Caterpillar
• 1971 - Do You Want to Be My Friend?
• 1977 - The Grouchy Ladybug
• 1985 - The Mountain that Loved a Bird
• 1986 - Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me
• 1990 - The Very Quiet Cricket

• June 26, 1929: Born, Syracuse, New York

• 1935: Family moves to Germany

• 1944: Avoids WWII draft because of his American Citizenship

• 1952: Moves to New York City

• 1953: Returns to Germany after being drafted for the Korean War

• 2001: Receives Honorary Degree from College of Our Lady the Elms

• 2002: Opens Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art