The book that made me love caterpillars

"There is nothing like a good book," said the bookworm. And with 25 years of experience, she ought to know. In 1969, the author and artist Eric Carle came up with the most ingenious of ideas. He created The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This is the illustrated tale about the caterpillar that ate himself through all kinds of food (and even the pages in the book!) for a whole week. In the end, he goes through metamorphosis and is transformed into a most beautiful butterfly. The book has sold more than 12 million copies and has been translated into 20 different languages. I've been thinking a lot about getting a new copy, as my old one has been chewed on, spilt on and gone through general wear and tear throughout the years. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a true gem.

Other books by Eric Carle: The Very Busy Spider (1985), The Very Quiet Cricket (1990), The Grouchy Ladybug (1977), The Very Lonely Firefly (1995).