NPR's Scott Simon remembers children's book author Eric Carle, who died this week at the age of 91. His experiences as a teenager in Germany during World War II influenced his art.

"Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit" is open now through Jan. 5.

Eric Carle, the author and illustrator of dog-eared classics such as "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" passed away May 23 at 91, his publisher, Penguin Kids, announced on Twitter.

Styled in Carle’s unique coloring, there’s no questioning the source material for the 50-minute show. The show is perfect for toddlers through early elementary students, who will love seeing their ...

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

NEW YORK — Eric Carle, the 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 ...

Eric Carle, the US author of best-selling children's book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has died aged 91. He died last Sunday, his family said. "In the light of the moon, holding on to a good star ...

Eric Carle, the US author of best-selling children's book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has died aged 91. He died last Sunday, his family said.

NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Carle, the 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 ...