Eric Carle

“Simplify, slow down, be kind.”

“Reading is not just about words. It's about pictures, too.”

“The very hungry caterpillar story is about hope. You, like the little caterpillar, will grow up, unfold your wings and fly off into the world.”

“We have eyes, and we're looking at stuff all the time, all day long. And I just think that whatever our eyes touch should be beautiful, tasteful, appealing, and important.”

“My work is creating bridges, not walls.”

“Children need hope. You, little insignificant caterpillar, can grow up into a beautiful butterfly and fly into the world with your talent.”

“I want to show that learning is fun and that the world is a beautiful place.”

“All my books are for the child within us.”

“The colors are important. The shapes are important. The story is important.”

“Let's paint a butterfly.”

“The secret to my success is that I have never grown up.”

“I do my best to simplify and refine, to be logical and harmonious.”