The Hungry Caterpillar Animation. The very hungry caterpillar is a 1969 children's picture book designed, illustrated, and written by american children's author and illustrator eric carle. In the internationally acclaimed the very hungry caterpillar, a tiny caterpillar eats and eats…and eats his way.

The very hungry caterpillar is about a young caterpillar who eats his way through this fun way, learning about foods, counting, and days of the week. Author and illustrator eric carle’s beloved story the very hungry caterpillar springs to life in this delightful collection of animated tales.