Kid-friendly Eric Carle

Posted on July 12, 2004

Children's author Eric Carle, who just turned 75 in june, is still publishing new books each year. Mister Seahorse, his most recent book, is currently in bookstore. His next book, Ten Little Rubber Ducks, will be available in February, 2005. Carle's unique and interesting illustrations have amused and entertained generations of children.

Now in its 35th year, his most popular book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has sold 20 million copies.

Update: The prolific children's author now has his own museum, The Eric Carle Museum. It is located in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Source: USA Today


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