RIP Eric Carle... aka mister The very hungry caterpillar..

 Sad news from the children's authors world..

Eric Carle - father of the hungry caterpillar and many many many other childrens books has passed away a couple of days ago at the blessed age of 91..

As stated on his facebookpage:

From the Eric Carle Team: It is with heavy hearts that we share that Eric Carle, author and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other beloved classics, passed away on Sunday, May 23rd at the age of 91.

When asked why he thinks The Very Hungry Caterpillar has remained popular for so long, Carle said, “I think it is a book of hope. Children need hope. You, little insignificant caterpillar can grow up into a beautiful butterfly and fly into the world with your talent.”

Thank you, Eric Carle for sharing your great talent with so many generations of young readers

He will always be rememberd and will be never forgotten.. daily kindergartenteachers from all over the world use his books to tell stories to all (small) ages.. He will be amongst those other great passed away authors.. like Dick Bruna (from Nijntje - Miffy) who i also very much love.. 

Thank you mr Carle - for your mark on this world. You did great.

xxx Sara