Eric Carle

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  • Bibliography:
    177 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    February 1971
  • Latest Book:
    September 2025
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Full Series List in Order

What's Your Favorite?

1 - What's Your Favorite Animal? (Jan-2014)
2 - What's Your Favorite Color? (May-2017)
3 - What's Your Favorite Bug? (Jul-2018)
4 - What's Your Favorite Food? (Jul-2019)

Book List in Order: 177 titles

  • Do You Want to Be My Friend?

    This classic tale of friendship tracks a small gray mouse's search for the perfect pal. He asks various animals the same question: "Do you want to be my friend?" But it's not until he meets another mouse that he is answered with a heartwarming "Ye...

  • Rooster's Off to See the World

    Ready-to-Read: Level 1

    One fine morning, a rooster sets off to see the world. Soon hes joined by two cats, then three frogs, then four turtles, then five fish. But one group by one, his new friends decide to head home, leaving the rooster alone again -- and ready to return...

  • The Secret Birthday Message

    ‘On the night before Tim’s birthday, he finds a rebus note, a secret message directing him to his gift. Youngsters can read the note with him, then follow him up, down, and through the various-shaped, brightly colored [die-cut] pages to find the ...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    The all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life?For the first time, Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar&#...

  • Twelve Tales from Aesop

  • The Mixed-Up Chameleon

    From Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, comes a colorful and inventive book about a changing chameleon that wants to be a little bit of everything.

    There once was a small...

  • The Very Busy Spider

    A spider, blown by the wind to a fence post near a farm yard, begins to build her web and cannot be distracted from the task at hand--not by the horse, cow, sheep, goat, or dog. But when the rooster asks if she wants to catch a pesky fly, the busy sp...

  • All Around Us

  • The Grouchy Ladybug

    Progressing through a series of brilliantly colored die-cut pages, a bad-tempered braggart becomes a nicer, happier, better-behaved bug. The arrangement of the book also introduces concepts of comparative size and telling time. Full-color illustratio...



  • My Very First Book of Heads and Tails

  • Eric Carle's Treasury of Classic Stories for Children

  • 1, 2, 3 to the Zoo

    Joyously colored animals, riding on a train to the zoo, offer youngsters a first introduction to numbers, number sets, addition and counting in this paperback reissue of Eric Carle's first picture book....

  • The Very Quiet Cricket

    One day, a little cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. But the little cricket cannot make a sound. The cricket meets many insects, but it isn't until he meets a beautiful female cricket that he can finally chirp "hello!"Exc...

  • Pancakes, Pancakes!

    The barnyard rooster crows to tell Jack it's time to get up. It's very early in the morning -- and Jack is so hungry that what he really wants is a large pancake for breakfast. But first, Jack's mother needs flour from the mill, an egg from the black...

  • Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me

    In this lap-size board book edition of a beloved tale from children s book legend Eric Carle, a father will move heaven and earth to delight his daughter. Monica wants to play with the moon, but she can t quite seem to reach it. This story literally ...

  • Eric Carle's Dragons Dragons and Other Creatures That Never Were

    Fiery dragons, playful centaurs, the mysterious garusa, the web-footed bunyip--these and other mythological creatures abound in Eric Carle's Dragons Dragons. In this companion volume to Eric Carle's Animals Animals, he celebrates mythology and legend...

  • Draw Me a Star

    This is a story of an artist who, from his earliest years, draws. The artist draws a star! Then, the tree, house, flowers, clouds, rainbow, and night.In drawing, he discovers not only his art, but his life. Holding on to his star, he creates a world...

  • A House for Hermit Crab

    • / General Fiction
    • Buy Buy

    Poor Hermit Crab! He''s outgrown his snug little shell, so he finds himself a larger one -- and many new friends to decorate and protect his new house. But what will happen when he outgrows this shell, and has to say good-bye to all the sea creatures...

  • The Mixed-Up Chameleon Sticker Book

    Thirty-two reusable vinyl stickers and a giant foldout chameleon allow children to participate in this delightful tale of a bored chameleon who wishes he could be like other animals in the zoo. By the author of The Secret Birthday Message. ...



  • Today Is Monday

    Learn the days of the week with bestselling author/illustrator Eric Carle through song!

    String beans, spaghetti, ZOOOOP, roast beef, fresh fish, chicken and ice cream are the delicious fare during the week in this popular children's song. Unti...

  • Walter the Baker

    Walter the Baker is famous for his breads, rolls, cookies, tarts, and pies. The Duke and Duchess especially love his warm sweet rolls, delivered fresh to their castle every morning. But one day the cat spills the milk, and Walter is forced to serve t...

  • My Apron

    When an eight-year-old boy helps his uncle at his job as a plasterer, he takes a fancy to his workman's apron with a pocket. As a result of his fascination, his aunt makes him an apron of his own and he spends a few days as his Uncle Adam's assistant...

  • I See a Song

  • From Head to Toe

    From Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling creator of beloved books including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, comes From Head to Toe, a colorful and energetic book that will have young readers clapping their hands, stomp...

  • Flora and Tiger

    My father loved animals, it is from him that I inherited that love for all kinds of creatures. My father liked to draw, it is from him that I inherited the joy of picture making. My father was a story teller, it is from him that I learned to tell a s...

  • Let's Paint a Rainbow

    The author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar teaches preschoolers how to count by two's and how to recognize eight colors, as each die-cut page of an interactive book reveals the painter's exotic rainbow cat....

  • Hello, Red Fox

    In this imaginative book, Eric Carle invites young readers to discover complementary colors while enjoying the amusing story of Little Frog and his colorful friends.It’s Little Frog’s birthday, and Mama Frog gets a big surprise when the guests sh...

  • Little Cloud

    The clouds drift across the bright blue sky--all except one. Little Cloud trails behind. He is busy changing shapes to become a fluffy sheep, a zooming airplane, and even a clown with a funny hat. Eric Carle's trademark collages will make every ...

  • Stories for All Seasons

    Three stories of travel and adventure by a master of children's books teach counting, seasons, and the days of the week as they entertain little ones with simple text and distinctive paper-cut collages....



  • The Very Clumsy Click Beetle

    From bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle, the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, comes another classic tale about one very clumsy click beetle. A perfect gift to share with the child or grandchild in your life.When a little click beetl...

  • Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?

    From Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, comes a reassuring tale of a mother’s love for her child.

    Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? answers curious kids who wonder w...

  • Dream Snow

    It's December 24th, and the old farmer settles down for a winter's nap, wondering how Christmas can come when there is no snow It is in his dream that he imagines a snowstorm coming and covering him and his animalsnamed One, Two, Three, Four and Fiv...

  • The Honeybee and the Robber

    Follow an adventurous honeybee as she goes about her busy day, sipping nectar from flowers, avoiding hungry birds and playing with butterflies. But when a robber bear comes looking for honey, all the bees must rush out to defend their home. This clas...

  • "Slowly, Slowly, Slowly," Said the Sloth

    Slowly, slowly, slowly . . . that's the way the sloth moves. Slowly, it eats and then, slowly, it falls asleep. "What strange kind of creature is this?" the other animals wonder. Why doesn't it run or fly or play or hunt like the rest of us? "Wh...

  • Where Are You Going? To See My Friend!

    Legendary author/illustrator Eric Carle pairs with Kazuo Iwamura to create a picture book full of rhyme and repetition, in a question and response format that will delight young readers.

    Acclaimed author-illustrator Eric Carle and Japanese art...

  • Eric Carle's Very Little Library

    Perfect for holiday gift-giving, here are three board book classics from the creator of "The Very Hungy Caterpillar" Children all over the world have grown up with Eric Carle and his "very" books. Now, for the first time, three of these classic boar...

  • Mister Seahorse

    Astonishingly beautiful collage illustrations and a story that introduces the wonders of aquatic life . . . and some very special daddies. A "hide and seek" feature with acetate overlays adds a colorful surprise to this Eric Carle classic.When Mrs. S...

  • 10 Little Rubber Ducks

    10 little rubber ducks overboard!

    Get swept away on a high-seas voyage of discovery with 10 little rubber ducks as they float to every part of the world. They all find adventure, but one duck finds something very special!



    Book...

  • My Very First Book of Colors

    What color is a bluebird? Easy to answer, but even easier when you have thecolor to match it with. Find the color in the top half of a page that matches the picture on the bottom half. From pink flowers to purple grapes, this colorful book is full of...



  • My Very First Book of Shapes

    Can you find what is round? What is square? In this timeless new split-pageboard book, children can find the bottom half of a page that matches the top half. Find the right pairs, and you will learn to identify all kinds of shapes. From dome-shaped l...

  • My Very First Book of Numbers

    Can you tell how many cherries there are? How many apples? In the brilliantly colorful My Very First Book of Numbers, children can find the number of fruits in the bottom half of a page that matches the number of boxes and numerals in the top half. T...

  • My Very First Book of Words

    In My Very First Book of Words, children can match the picture in the bottom half with the word in the top half. Which one is the car? Which one is the fish? Only you can match them. Children will love solving the puzzles of these clever, vibrant boo...

  • Count with the Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Kids will love to eat through 16 different types of food with the very hungry caterpillar! With giant stickers that are perfect for little hands, this book is the perfect choice for kids just learning their numbers. Counting has never made you hungri...

  • Shine with the Very Lonely Firefly

    The very lonely firefly is looking for a family, and kids can help him to find them! In this beautiful sticker book, Eric Carle's art comes alive as you add stickers to the story to find out what the firefly sees. It's a fantastic new look for Eric C...

  • Tell Time with the Very Busy Spider

    It's time to learn with everyone's favorite busy spider! What time did the horse interrupt the very busy spider? And what time did she finish her web? Kids just learning to tell time will love moving the clock hands to show what time things happened ...

  • My Very First Book of Animal Homes

    Here are two new split-page board books in the popular series from Eric Carle. In the brilliantly colorful My Very First Book of Animal Homes, children can match each animal with the home it lives in. Where do the bees live? Where does the bird live?...

  • My Very First Book of Animal Sounds

    Here are two new split-page board books in the popular series from Eric Carle. In the brilliantly colorful My Very First Book of Animal Homes, children can match each animal with the home it lives in. Where do the bees live? Where does the bird live?...

  • My Very First Book of Food

    Feast your eyes on the latest split-page board books from Eric Carle. In the sumptuous My Very First Book of Food, children can match each animal with the food it eats. Do you know what a squirrel eats? How about a seal? In My Very First Book of Moti...

  • My Very First Book of Motion

    Feast your eyes on the latest split-page board books from Eric Carle. In the sumptuous My Very First Book of Food, children can match each animal with the food it eats. Do you know what a squirrel eats? How about a seal? In My Very First Book of Moti...



  • The Rabbit and the Turtle

    A stunning collection of Aesop's fables from bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle!

    Eric Carle brings to life Aesop's fables with his gorgeous illustrations and charming retelling of the classic stories. Designed to engage and delight ...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Buggy Book

  • The Tiny Seed

    The charming tale of The Tiny Seed, by beloved author and illustrator Eric Carle, is now available as a Level 2 Ready-to-Read!Eric Carle’s classic story of the life cycle of a flower is told through the adventures of a tiny seed. Everyone will chee...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar Finger Puppet Book

    ** A re-issue of the bestselling The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Finger Puppet Book **Eric Carle's much-loved character The Very Hungry Caterpillar has come to life in this delightful finger puppet book. Babies and toddlers can join in the fun as the p...

  • Color My World

    From the very hungry caterpillar to the big brown bear and many more, the World of Eric Carle brings all of this beloved illustrator's creations together. Now children can make this very unique and very timeless world a part of their own with this im...

  • The Very Busy Doodle Book

    From the very hungry caterpillar to the big brown bear and many more, the World of Eric Carle brings all of this beloved illustrator's creations together. Now children can make this very unique and very timeless world a part of their own with this im...

  • A Very Colorful Day

    This 128-page coloring book features six chunky crayons that will have 3-7 year-olds' imaginations soaring as they put their own colorful spin on the very hungry caterpillar, the big brown bear, and all their favorite characters from The World of Eri...

  • The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse

    Every child has an artist inside them, and this vibrant picture book from Eric Carle will help let it out. The artist in this book paints the world as he sees it, just like a child. There's a red crocodile, an orange elephant, a purple fox and a polk...

  • Tom Thumb: Grimms' Tales

    Eric Carle brings to life four tales written by the brothers Grimm with his gorgeous illustrations and charming retelling of the classic stories. These tales capture the interest and imagination of children and adults alike, showing that while we mig...

  • Eric Carle String-Alongs

    Based on classic wooden stringing beads, these mini board books introduce toddlers to "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", as well as to shapes, numbers, and colors. Includes 10 mini die-cut string-along books, and one string to tie them all together. ...

  • The World of Eric Carle

    This Set includes three Baby Einstein books and sound strip intended for children 3 years or older. The books featured in the set are: King Unicornio, Dora's Rainbow Recital, and Dora's Flower Garden Songs. Just snap the sound strip onto any of the 3...

  • Have You Seen My Cat?

    Ready-to-Read: Pre-Level 1

    A beloved feline classic from Eric Carle makes a fresh appearance in a format ideal for emerging readers. In Eric Carle's charming and popular story, Have You Seen My Cat?, a little boy worries about his missing cat and travels to different places...

  • The Very Lonely Firefly

    When a very lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies, it sees a lantern, a candle, and the eyes of a dog, cat, and owl all glowing in the darkness. It even sees a surprise celebration of light. But it is not until it disco...

  • Shapes to See, Shapes to Draw!

    From "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" to "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" and many more, the World of Eric Carle brings all of the beloved illustrator's creations together. Boys and girls ages 3-7 will have hours of fun adding their own creati...

  • Eric Carle Around the Farm: Play-a-Sound

    Put on your overalls and have a stroll Around The Farm in this amazing sound book! Your little one can press 30 different sound buttons while they read to bring the amazing art stylings of Eric Carle to life!

    This sound books is special bec...

  • Baby Animals Little Lift & Listen

    The only thing cuter than animals are baby animals! Little Learners will enjoy turning the pages, lifting the flaps, and pressing the play-a-sound buttons in this wonderfully interactive sound book.

    This book is special because:

    • Con...

  • Eric Carle's All Around Us

    The delightful images from the All Around Us slipcase are now in this fun, interactive format. By lifting the big, sturdy flaps, young readers will learn new words and concepts through Eric Carle's bright, beautiful images and simple phrases. A perfe...

  • Friends

    From the creator of the all-time classic VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR comes a sweetly resonant story about the power of friendship. When a best friend moves away, it can be painful for the child who is left behind. But the spunky boy in this upbeat sto...

  • What's Your Favorite Animal?

    What's Your Favorite? - 1

    Everybody has a favorite animal. Some like little white dogs or big black cats or hoppy brown bunnies best. Others prefer squishy snails or tall giraffes or sleek black panthers. With beautiful illustrations and charming personal stories, 14 children...

  • Eric Carle's How Things Grow

    A tadpole becomes a frog, an acorn becomes an oak tree, and a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. By lifting the big, sturdy flaps, young readers will discover the world around them and how things grow through Eric Carle's bright, beautiful images. A pe...

  • Stage & Play

    Bring Eric Carle's beloved picture book "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" to life! Place Brown Bear and other animals in the grooved slots on top of the box, then arrange and rearrange the scene. Put the pieces back in the box for compact st...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cupcake Kit

    Birthday parties and lunch boxes will be full of cheer thanks to this handy cupcake kit! Featuring fun and easy cupcake recipes inspired by the classic children's book, this kit includes beautiful paper liners patterned with Eric Carle's beloved artw...

  • The Nonsense Show

    Ducks growing out of bananas? A mouse catching a cat? What’s wrong with this book from the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar?   Yes, there’s something strange, something funny and even downright preposterous on every page of this book...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Christmas 123

    Join the Very Hungry Caterpillar for some Christmas counting fun in this delightfully festive board book. The pages are filled with Eric Carle's distinctive artwork, from 1 jolly Santa Claus to 10 beautifully wrapped presents. And children will love ...

  • Love from the Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Celebrate love with #1 New York Times Best-Selling Title! 

    “You are the cherry on my cake; you make the sun shine brighter; you make my heart flutter.” Using a range of images from the World of Eric Carle, and featuring the Very Hungry Caterp...

  • Eric Carle My First Busy Book

    From beloved author-illustrator Eric Carle, this brand-new busy book is filled with touch-and-feels, lift-the-flaps, mirrors, and more -- sure to endlessly entertain your little ones! This brand-new busy book featuring Eric Carle’s bright, color...

  • Animal Masks

    Featuring the iconic animal designs of Eric Carle, these spectacular easy-to-use punch-out masks are ready to wear, play with, and share with friends! Simply punch out the die-cut masks, attach the elastic, and transform into a favorite Eric Carle ch...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's ABC

    A bright and beautiful alphabet book featuring Eric Carle's wonderful creatures. Explore the amazing animal alphabet with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this delightful board book. Featuring Eric Carle's bright, distinctive artwork, each l...

  • Animal Babies: Play-A-Sound

  • Amigos

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Colors

    Celebrate the bright and cheerful colors of Easter with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The colors of the rainbow jump off the page in this colorful celebration of the Easter season. Young readers will love learning about colors along with The Very H...

  • What's Your Favorite Color?

    What's Your Favorite? - 2

    Everybody has a favorite color. Some like blue balloons or brown buildings or mint green ice cream cones. Others prefer sunshine yellow, Maine morning gray, or Mexican pink. In What's Your Favorite Color?, fifteen beloved children's book a...

  • My First Peek-A-Boo Animals

    From beloved author-illustrator Eric Carle comes this brand-new peek-a-boo book that features an animal guessing game and lift-the-flaps throughout -- sure to endlessly entertain little ones! I have a long trunk and big floppy ears I roam in the...

  • Thanks from the Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Show friends and family how much you appreciate them with the Very Hungry Caterpillar's colorful book of thanks. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any day of the year, this charming book of pictures is the colorful way to tell loved ones "thanks!" Featu...

  • Happy Christmas from the Very Hungry Caterpillar

  • Watch Out! a Giant!

    Eric Carle’s classic tale Watch Out! A Giant! is now available as a board book with die-cut flaps throughout! For the first time, Eric Carle’s imaginary adventure of two children escaping a giant through secret passageways, trapdoors, and unde...

  • Merry Christmas from the Very Hungry Caterpillar

    This gorgeous little gift book from The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the perfect way to say "Merry Christmas!" Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of all that is festive during the holiday season. This beautiful book features Eri...

  • All About The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    This shaped board book inches its way into little hands and hearts--and brings THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR to life! THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR is a beloved classic, and has sold 41 million copies worldwide in 62 languages. This stunning caterpill...

  • What's Your Favourite Color?

  • I Love Dad with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Show Dad how much you care with this little message of love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Celebrate Dad's special day by saying "I Love You"--with a little help from The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This bright and colorful book is the ideal way ...

  • My First I See You

    From beloved author-illustrator Eric Carle comes this brand-new interactive board book that features sweet text and shiny mirrors throughout -- sure to endlessly entertain little ones! I see you in the butterfly who flutters and soars. I see yo...

  • What's Your Favorite Bug?

    What's Your Favorite? - 3

    In this companion to What's Your Favorite Animal? and What’s Your Favorite Color?, Eric Carle and fourteen other beloved children's book artists illustrate their favorite bugs and explain why they love them. Everybody has a favorite bug. Some li...

  • Can a Cat Do That?

    A bee can fly. Can a cat do that? Find out in this Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read filled with Eric Carle’s iconic art style. Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, CAN A CAT DO THAT? was written for children who have learned t...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Christmas Library

  • Hugs and Kisses for the Grouchy Ladybug

    From the World of Eric Carle comes a brand-new book starring the Grouchy Ladybug, a favorite character for over 40 years! Perfect for fans of Love from the Hungry Caterpillar, this reminds us that that hugs and kisses truly make the world go 'roun...

  • 1, 2, 3 with the 10 Little Rubber Ducks

    From the World of Eric Carle comes an adorable duck-shaped board book starring the 10 little rubber ducks, just in time for spring! Little ones will love this shaped board book, especially those just learning their numbers. Perfect for fans of Al...

  • Eric Carle's Book of Many Things

    Learn over 200 words with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other favorite friends from the World of Eric Carle. Children will have hours of fun learning first words and first concepts in this beautiful book from the creator of The Very Hungry Cater...

  • Happy Birthday from The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    This gorgeous little gift book - now a New York Times best seller - from The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the perfect way to say "Happy Birthday!" Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of everyone's special day. This beautif...

  • Calm with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    This beautiful little gift book featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar provides a simple, easy-to-follow journey to relaxation, perfect for children and adults. Just stop and breathe . . . How do you feel? Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a ...

  • My First Busy World

    From beloved author-illustrator Eric Carle comes an interactive busy book that’s filled with touch-and-feels, lift-the-flaps, mirrors, and more, and highlights all the things that little ones see in their busy, busy world! This busy book featuri...

  • What's Your Favorite Food?

    What's Your Favorite? - 4

    A new title in the Eric Carle and Friends What's Your Favorite picture book series, in which Eric Carle and thirteen other beloved children's book artists illustrate their favorite foods and explain why they love them. Everybody has a fav...

  • Christmas Cheer for The Grouchy Ladybug

    From the World of Eric Carle comes a brand-new book starring the Grouchy Ladybug, who needs just a little nudge to get into the holiday spirit. Christmas means joy for all. Snowflakes glisten white, Stars shine bright . . . . . . time to ...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Christmas Eve

    Celebrate Christmas with the Very Hungry Caterpillar! In this brand new lift-the-flap story, set on a silent, snowy Christmas Eve, The Very Hungry Caterpillar is hoping for a very special visitor.Lift-the-flap on every page to discover who's at home...

  • Where Is the Sun?

    Where is the sun? Follow it as it moves across the sky in this poetic Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read filled with Eric Carle’s iconic art style. Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Where Is the Sun? was written for children w...

  • Can You Guess? With The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Animals

    Spot the animals in this guessing-game board book featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Which animal has wrinkly gray skin and a long trunk? It's an elephant! Try to guess which animal will appear on the next page from the colorful close-ups ...

  • Can You Guess? With The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Food

    Look for the colorful foods in this guessing-game board book featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Which fruit is yellow and tart? It's a lemon! Use the close-up art to guess which food item will appear on the next page as The Very Hungry Cat...

  • Where Is The Very Hungry Caterpillar?

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar has eaten its way into the hearts of millions. In this interactive, lift-the-flap take on the classic story, children can search for everyone's favorite caterpillar. Where Is The Very Hungry Caterpillar? With a lift...

  • You Are Ready!

    With Eric Carle’s signature bright illustrations featuring an array of charming animals, You Are Ready! encourages us to be open to new possibilities and be brave in the face of the changes and challenges that life lays in front of us. Like Oh, ...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Garden Picnic

    Read along with The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he eats some of his favorite foods in this new scratch-and-sniff board book!

    Munch through different foods with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this brand-new scratch-and-sniff board book! Eric Car...

  • Happy Halloween from The Very Busy Spider

    Join The Very Busy Spider and all her friends in this spooky lift-the-flap board book! With a lift-flap on every spread, this sturdy casebound board book has all the tricks to make it a perfect Halloween treat for beginning readers! Say "Boo&#...

  • You're My Little Baby

    From beloved author-illustrator Eric Carle comes this brand-new interactive board book that features sweet text about baby love and touch-and-feel elements throughout! You’re my little bear cub Both playful and shy You’re my little baby bird...

  • Sleep Tight with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and all his friends in this lift-the-flap board book perfect for bedtime! Can you find the animals who need to go to sleep? With a lift-the-flap surprise on every spread, this sturdy casebound board book is a pe...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Creepy-Crawly Halloween

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Snowy Hide & Seek

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First 100 Words

  • Eric Carle's Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Other Nursery Rhymes

    Classic nursery rhymes with interactive elements makes this board book ideal for little hands!With a lift-the-flap on every spread, this sturdy casebound board book is the perfect way to revisit five classic nursery rhymes: Twinkle Twinkle Little...

  • The Art of Eric Carle

    Carle is one of the most beloved illustrators of children''s books. This retrospective is more than just an appreciation of his art, however. The book also contains an insightful autobiography illustrated with personal photographs, an anecdotal essay...

  • A Day on the Farm with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Explore a day on the farm with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!It's a sunny day on the farm with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Who will he meet? From horses near the big red barn to little ducklings in a pond, discover new farmyard friends in this tabbed ...

  • Thank You, Teacher from The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Show your teachers how much you appreciate them in this colorful book of thanks featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar.Perfect for National Teacher Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, the end of the school year, or just because! This heartwarming gift boo...

  • Can You Guess? Animal Sounds with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Play along in this guessing-game board book starring The Very Hungry Caterpillar, a must-have for any child's first library!Can you guess all of the animal sounds? Luckily, The Very Hungry Caterpillar has helpful hints along the way! Children will lo...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Forest Hide & Seek

    Interactive elements makes this board book ideal for little hands!Who is in the forest where it's bright and sunny? Busy, buzzing bees making tasty honey! Play hide-and-seek with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this fantastic finger trail lift-the-fla...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Halloween Trick or Treat

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Breakfast

    Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for one of his favorite meals of the day: breakfast!The Very Hungry Caterpillar is very hungry . . . for breakfast! With die-cut pages, a simple narrative, and beautiful artwork from Eric Carle, this interactive b...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Winter

    There are so many ways to spend a chilly winter day. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and explore everything winter has to offer!Welcome winter with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends in this sensory exploration of the season. Discover the v...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Lunch

    Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for one of his favorite meals of the day: lunch!The Very Hungry Caterpillar is very hungry . . . for lunch! With die-cut pages, a simple narrative, and beautiful artwork from Eric Carle, this interactive board boo...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Spring

    There are so many ways to spend a bright spring day. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and explore everything the season has to offer!Celebrate spring with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends in this exploration of the season. Young readers ca...

  • How Does a Caterpillar Change?

    Learn how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly with the help of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this nonfiction story, young readers can explore the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-le...

  • How Does an Egg Hatch?

    Learn how an egg becomes a baby chick with Eric Carle's classic artwork!In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of an egg into a chick. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around life ...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Summer

    There are so many ways to spend a sunny summer day. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and explore everything the season has to offer!Celebrate summer with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends in this exploration of the season. Young readers can...

  • Wonderful You!

    From the amazing World of Eric Carle comes an inspiring, brand-new book, Wonderful You! Perfect for fans of Dr. Seuss''s You Are Kind and Jamie Lee Curtis’s Today I Feel Silly.

    Celebrate exactly what makes you YOU in this new book th...

  • How Does a Seed Sprout?

    Learn how a seed becomes a tree with Eric Carle's classic artwork and The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of a seed into a tree. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning ser...

  • How Does a Tadpole Grow?

    Learn how a tadpole becomes a frog with Eric Carle's classic artwork and The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of a tadpole into a frog. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learni...

  • Today Is Monday board book

    String beans, spaghetti, ZOOOOP, roast beef, fresh fish, chicken and ice cream are the delicious fare during the week in this popular children's song. Until Sunday. Then, all the world's children are invited to come together and share in the meal. Ce...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Dinner

    Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for one of his favorite meals of the day: dinner!The Very Hungry Caterpillar is very hungry . . . for dinner! With die-cut pages, a simple narrative, and beautiful artwork from Eric Carle, this interactive board b...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Fall

    There are so many ways to spend a cool fall day. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and explore everything the season has to offer!Celebrate fall with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends in this exploration of the season. Young readers can lear...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Night Before Christmas

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Christmas

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Snacks

    Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for one of his favorite parts of the day: snack time!The Very Hungry Caterpillar is very hungry . . . for snacks! With die-cut pages, a simple narrative, and beautiful artwork from Eric Carle, this interactive boa...

  • Just Like You!

    Explore the animal kingdom through the eyes of bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle with this alphabetized treasury of animal illustrations, featuring beloved classic characters as well as exclusive, never-before-seen art.Internationally kno...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Garden Friends

    Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his garden friends in this touch-and-feel adventure!Greet a new friend with each turn of the page as you explore the garden with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Interactive and educational text encourages young reade...

  • I Love Grandma with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Celebrate Grandma with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this colorful book featuring Eric Carle's delightful illustrations!Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he honors grandmas everywhere! With cheerful illustrations and sweet sentiments, this heartfe...

  • I Love Grandpa with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Give lots of love to Grandpa with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this colorful book featuring Eric Carle's delightful illustrations!The Very Hungry Caterpillar knows how special grandpas are, and this celebratory keepsake is the perfect way to honor ...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Ocean Hide & Seek

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar plays hide-and-seek in this joyful finger trail lift-the-flap book!Who jumps above the waves as they travel far and wide? A joyful, leaping dolphin with a baby by her side!Play hide-and-seek with The Very Hungry Caterpilla...

  • A Day at School with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Spend a day at school with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!It's a busy day at school with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! From greeting the teacher to reading a book, get ready to celebrate learning in this book with easy-to-read text and easy-to-love Eric ...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Rainbow Colors

    Discover the colors of the rainbow with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this delightful board book with rainbow-colored edges, young readers will experience a different vibrant shade on each spread. Find the red ladybug, the green tree, and more in th...

  • Good Night with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Say good night with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!Young readers can snuggle up with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this gentle picture book perfect for bedtime! Ease little ones to sleep with lullaby-like text and soothing art from the World of Eric Ca...

  • The Very Busy Spider's Forest Friends

    Join The Very Busy Spider and her forest friends in this touch-and-feel adventure!Greet a new friend with each turn of the page as you explore the forest with The Very Busy Spider. Interactive text encourages young readers to feel and think about eac...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cloth Book

  • A Day in the Snow with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Spend a day in the snow with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!It's a winter wonderland outside! Build a snowman, admire the falling snowflakes, and enjoy more frosty fun in this book with easy-to-read text and easy-to-love Eric Carle art featuring The Ver...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar at the Bakeshop

    Visit the bakery with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!Trying sweet treats is a piece of cake for The Very Hungry Caterpillar! This delightful book introduces young readers to the delicious delicacies of the bakeshop, featuring three-dimensional board pie...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar Loves YOU!

    Star in your own story with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this charming customizable book, little ones will look forward to hearing just how much The Very Hungry Caterpillar loves them. From the ways they play and share, to the ways they dream big, ...

  • I Love My Brother with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Celebrate siblings with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this loving book featuring Eric Carle's delightful illustrations!The Very Hungry Caterpillar knows there's nothing like the bond you share with a brother. This celebratory keepsake is the perfect...

  • I Love My Sister with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Celebrate siblings with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this loving book featuring Eric Carle's delightful illustrations!Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he honors sisters everywhere! With cheerful illustrations and sweet sentiments, this heartfelt...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Easter

  • Why Does It Rain?

    Learn why it rains with the help of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this nonfiction story, young readers can discover what rain is and why it falls. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around weather, featuring s...

  • Mister Seahorse's Ocean Friends

    Join Mister Seahorse and his ocean friends in this touch-and-feel adventure!Greet a new friend with each turn of the page as you explore the ocean with Mister Seahorse. Interactive text encourages young readers to feel and think about each texture th...

  • Brown Bear and Friends 123

    From Eric Carle's Brown Bear and Friends comes an exciting new novelty crinkle board book original exploring the perennial favorite: counting and numbers!Brown Bear delights in each number from 1 to 10 in this charming counting book. With rhythmi...

  • Brown Bear and Friends Colors

    From Eric Carle's Brown Bear and Friends comes an exciting new novelty crinkle board book original exploring the perennial favorite: colors!In Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, the original Brown Bear explored colors, encountering a g...

  • A Day at the Beach with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Spend a day at the beach with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!It's time for some fun in the sun! Play with beach toys, collect seashells, and splash in the water in this tabbed board book with easy-to-flip tabs, easy-to-read text, and easy-to-love Eric C...

  • Why Is It Hot?

    Learn why it gets hot outside with the help of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this nonfiction story, young readers will discover what makes hot weather happen. The wonders of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around weather, ...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Birthday Party

    Join the Very Hungry Caterpillar for a very exciting birthday party!It's a busy day as everyone gets ready for a special birthday celebration. Animal friends scurry about, preparing decorations and more for the fun festivities. This sweet board ...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Nature Walk

    A simple search-and-find in the great outdoors with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this engaging search-and-find board book, young readers will be challenged to find various animals on a nature walk with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Count the creatur...

  • The Very Lonely Firefly's Nighttime Friends

    Join the Very Lonely Firefly and nighttime friends in this touch-and-feel adventure!Greet a new friend with each turn of the page as you explore the night with The Very Lonely Firefly. Interactive text encourages young readers to feel and think about...

  • Little Book of Thanks from Brown Bear and Friends

    It’s a wonderful world, hopeful and bright . . . Give thanks for life! It’s a beautiful sight. At Thanksgiving and all year long, this rhyming, read-aloud is perfect for sharing. It's a gentle reminder to appreciate the beauty and abundan...

  • Through the Year

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the star of this collection of stories that can each be read aloud in five minutes or less!This treasury of titles from the World of Eric Carle features eight engaging stories in one book. And since each one can be read...

  • Why Does It Snow?

    Learn why it snows with the help of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this nonfiction story, young readers will discover what makes snow fall. The wonders of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around weather, featuring simple tex...

  • You're My Hungry Little Caterpillar

    Cherish your own hungry little caterpillar with this charming board book!This sweet story featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar—the classic character famous for his fondness of food—celebrates the hungry little caterpillar in your own lif...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Valentine

  • Baby Bear's Time to Grow with Brown Bear and Friends

    From the World of Eric Carle comes a celebration of dreams, imagination, and growing up. Join Brown Bear and his friends on a colorful journey filled with enchanting illustrations that showcase the fun and unique things we might become and do when we...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Vegetable Garden

    Search for certain veggies in the vegetable garden with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this engaging search-and-find board book, young readers will be challenged to search for various veggies with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. From a bright orange pum...

  • Why Does the Wind Blow?

    Learn why the wind blows with the help of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this nonfiction story, young readers will discover what makes the wind whoosh around them. The wonders of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around weath...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Jungle Hide & Seek

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar plays hide-and-seek in this joyful finger trail lift-the-flap book set in the jungle!Who lives beside the monkeys, swinging through the trees? It's someone slow and sleepy…a sloth who hangs with ease!Play hide-and-s...

  • You're My Busy Little Spider

    Cherish your own busy little reader with this charming board book!This sweet story featuring The Very Busy Spider -- the classic character famous for her diligence -- celebrates the busy little reader in your own life! With Eric Carle's bright, color...

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Animal Colors

    Discover animals of various colors with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this rainbow-shaped book with colored edges, young readers will experience animals of certain shades on each spread. Spot the gray koala, the orange tiger, and more in this appeal...

  • Brown Bear and Friends Shapes

    Brown Bear delights in finding triangles, squares, semicircles, and more in this charming shapes book. With rhythmic, rhyming, read-aloud text, and an oh-so-touchable crinkle novelty cover, it's perfect for the youngest of readers. Featuring Eric Car...

  • A Day on the Road with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Spend a day on the road with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!Let’s take a ride with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! What will you find? From planes high in the sky to big trucks on the ground, discover all kinds of ways to travel in this tabbed board ...

  • You're My Quiet Little Cricket

    Cherish the rare quiet in your life with this charming padded cased board book!This sweet story featuring The Very Quiet Cricket—the classic character known for his determination—celebrates the quiet strength, focus, and eventual sleepine...

  • Christmas Together with Polar Bear and Friends

    Christmas is here—tonight's the night!Time to spread joy with a spirit so bright.Join Polar Bear and a delightful mix of old and new friends in a heartwarming adventure filled with festive gatherings, sweet treats, and the beautiful sounds of h...

Award-Winning Books by Eric Carle

"Slowly, Slowly, Slowly," Said the Sloth
2002 Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) -- Silver
The Very Quiet Cricket
1993 Buckeye Children's Book Award -- Grades K-2
1993 Grand Canyon Reader Award -- Picture Book
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
2011 E.B. White Read Aloud Award -- Picture Bk Hall of Fame
Where Are You Going? To See My Friend!
2003 Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) -- Approved


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Eric Carle has published 177 books.

The next book by Eric Carle, Christmas Together with Polar Bear and Friends, will be published in September 2025.

The first book by Eric Carle, Do You Want to Be My Friend?, was published in February 1971.

Yes. Eric Carle has 1 series.
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