Eric Carle, the beloved children’s author and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other books, has died at the age of 91.

We would like to hear from readers who have been inspired by his work. What did his books mean to you? Did you read his stories to you children? Did you grow up with his books?

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