The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by author/illustrator Eric Carle has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969, selling more than 43 million copies worldwide. Eric’s well-known books captivated readers with his iconic colorful hand-painted tissue paper collage illustrations and distinctively simple stories, introducing generations of children to a bigger, brighter world – and to their first experience of reading itself. The timeless classic has made its way off the page and onto the stage. This is an ArtsBridge Foundation school field trip event open to public, private, charter and home schools, recommended for ages Pre-K to second grade. Advance registration requested through the ArtsBridge Foundation website. Limited financial aid assistance available to qualifying schools.