Happy Birthday from The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Say "happy birthday!" with this New York Times best seller, a gorgeous little gift book from the very hungry caterpillar. Join the very hungry caterpillar for a celebration of everyone's special day. This beautiful book features Eric Carle's bright, colorful artwork of birthday surprises--from presents to balloons, and of course, cake--with the very hungry caterpillar making an appearance alongside each one. This book is the perfect birthday gift for readers young and old." About the Author Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to New York in his early twenties as a graphic designer and artist. His many picture books are now known and loved by children around the world. In 2002, Eric and his late wife, Barbara, opened The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, in Amherst, Massachusetts, where the works of distinguished picture book artists, nationally and internationally acclaimed, are exhibited in three spacious galleries. Have you ever thought how interesting the world that opens wide through the pages of a book is? Reading is not only a routine activity, but also an unlimited adventure in imagination and knowledge. Reading sharpens the mind, opens horizons, and enriches insight. It is the door to the infinite world beyond us. Set a specific time to read every day.