06-12-2019, 11:06 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48588796
"In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf."
It's probably one of the most memorable opening lines in children's literature, and this month The Very Hungry Caterpillar is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
The best-selling book which tells the story of a ravenous caterpillar eating its way through the week was first published in June 1969 and has since been translated into 62 languages.
Eric Carle, the New York born creator of the simple but everlasting tale, began writing children's books in his late 30s.
From his home in the Florida Keys, Carle told the BBC why he thinks the story has endured for five decades.
Well, the actual anniversary was last Monday, on 3rd June; however, I didn't become aware of it until now. So, here we are, nine days late .
Normally, I'd ask who read this - but, I think the better question is, who didn't read this as a child ?
"In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf."
It's probably one of the most memorable opening lines in children's literature, and this month The Very Hungry Caterpillar is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
The best-selling book which tells the story of a ravenous caterpillar eating its way through the week was first published in June 1969 and has since been translated into 62 languages.
Eric Carle, the New York born creator of the simple but everlasting tale, began writing children's books in his late 30s.
From his home in the Florida Keys, Carle told the BBC why he thinks the story has endured for five decades.
Well, the actual anniversary was last Monday, on 3rd June; however, I didn't become aware of it until now. So, here we are, nine days late .
Normally, I'd ask who read this - but, I think the better question is, who didn't read this as a child ?
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