Eric Carle Beldar The very hungry author died at the age of 91 of Art and Culture News

Charles described the children’s classic, which has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide, as a “book of hope”.

Eric Carle, the best-known author and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar children’s classic, has died at the age of 91, according to a post on his publisher’s official Instagram account.

The book, first published in 1969, features a caterpillar that eats a lot of food for a week before finally appearing as a beautiful butterfly.

With its distinctive works of art and subtle concepts of education, the book has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 60 languages.

“We share with heavy hearts the author and illustrator of Eric Carle, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other beloved classics who died on May 23 at the age of 91,” Penguin Kids wrote in a statement. On Twitter.

The Washington Post reported that the perpetrator died at his home in Northampton, Massachusetts, on Sunday.

“When asked when he thinks he’s been so popular with Caterpillar for so long, Carl said,‘ I think it’s a book of hope. Children need hope. You, a small insignificant caterpillar, can become a beautiful butterfly and fly into the world with your talent, ”she says in a statement on her official Instagram account.

“Thank you, Eric Carle for sharing your great talent with generations of many young readers,” he added.

We share with heavy hearts Eric Carle, author and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other beloved classics, who died on May 23 at the age of 91.

Thank you for sharing your great talent with younger generations of readers. #RememberEricCarle pic.twitter.com/wc3srDQr5m

– Penguin Kids (@penguinkids) May 26, 2021

Tributes to the author spread on social media, including the richest and most famous.

“I read to my children and now grandchildren that Hungry Caterdear, Brown Bear, Eric Carle, who left us unforgettable brown bears, has died,” tweeted actress Mia Farrow. “Thoughtful thoughts with the family and many thanks to Mr. Carle.”

Charles published over 70 titles, distinguished by their colorful artwork, including Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See ?, The Grouchy Ladybug, and Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me.

In addition to her work as a children’s author, Carle was an outstanding artist and designer.

At the age of 87, he embarked on a series of cardboard and abstract works made from recycled materials depicting angels, dedicated to the artist Paul Klee.

Carle’s website published a drawing and a poem in honor of the author:

In the light of the moon

holding on to a good star,

rainbow painter

he is traveling in the sky tonight