ERIC CARLE

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Through books like "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" "Do You Want to Be My Friend?" and "From Head to Toe," Carle introduced universal themes in simple words and bright colors.

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Through books like "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" "Do You Want to Be My Friend?" and "From Head to Toe," Carle introduced universal themes in simple words and bright colors.

Acclaimed children's author and illustrator Eric Carle, perhaps best remembered for his classic story The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has died at age 91, publisher Penguin Kids said on Twitter. The Washington Post reported a statement from Carle's family which said he died at his home in Northampton, Massachusetts on Sunday. Carle's signature children's book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, published in 1969, has been translated into more than 60 languages and has sold more than 50 million copies. His body of work, distinguished by brightly colored illustrations, consisted of more than 70 titles including Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, The Grouchy Ladybug and Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me.

A beloved children’s author and illustrator whose classic “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and other works gave millions of kids some of their earliest and most cherished literary memories, has died.

The beloved author and illustrator drew more than 70 books for kids — often about friendly bugs like that famous caterpillar. He said he got his inspiration from nature walks with his father.

This cover image released by Random House Childrens Books shows "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster. The celebrated architect and childrens author who fashioned a special world of his own in The Phantom Tollbooth died at age 91. His death was confirmed Tuesday by a spokesperson for Random House Children's Books. Juster's death was confirmed Tuesday by a spokesperson for Random House Children's Books, who did not immediately provide details. “The funny thing is that many of the things I was thinking about for that book did find their way into ‘The Phantom Tollbooth,’" he wrote in 1999.

Who doesn’t love “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” (And the polar bear version. And the panda edition!) Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle definitely have that formula down to a science. And well, the classics are the classics for a reason, and most parents can probably agree there will be room for those books on any shelf.

Who doesnt love Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (And the polar bear version. Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle definitely have that formula down to a science. And well, the classics are the classics for a reason, and most parents can probably agree there will be room for those books on any shelf. Some Detroit-area teachers provided their picks on some lesser-known but excellent picture books for children. Your kids will love them.

"Very Hungry Caterpillar" creator marks 45th anniversary "Very Hungry Caterpillar" helped Eric Carle become one of the most popular children's book authors. CBS News' Mo Rocca talks with Carle about his career.