Vintage The Very Hungry Caterpillar Book Eric Carle First Printing January 1974 EUC. The beloved children’s classic. Paperback. This book is in beautiful vintage condition. Light bends to some of the pages and cover corners consistent with age and use (see photos). There are no other visible flaws such as markings, tears, loose pages, dog ears, fading or creases. All illustrations have retained their bright coloring. Published by Scholastic Book Services. Please let me know if you have any questions! Shipped with USPS Media Mail.