THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER • The all-time classic picture book starring world’s favorite caterpillar! This beautifully crafted fiftieth-anniversary edition features an afterword by Dolly Parton and a history of the book from the publisher. “Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative.”—The New York Times Book Review In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf. One Sunday morning the warm sun came up and—pop!—out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar. So begins the journey of Eric Carle’s most beloved storybook character. Follow along as one of nature’s loveliest marvels eats his way through an amazing variety of foods as he prepares to transform into a beautiful butterfly! Children will love the strikingly bold, colorful pictures against a simple text in large, clear type. To celebrate fifty years of warming the hearts of little ones everywhere, this stunning anniversary edition includes Eric Carle’s classic story originally published in 1969, along with a sweet note from the author himself, an afterword by Dolly Parton, and a history of the book’s legacy. This anniversary edition is perfect for sharing with anyone who can’t get enough of the world’s favorite caterpillar!