Original signed artwork by Eric Carle of his famous caterpillar, drawn within ''The Very Hungry Caterpillar''. New York: William Collins Publishers, 1979 first edition, 10th printing. Carle draws the voracious hero of the story on the front free endpaper in crayon, inscribed ''For Halle With Love'' and signed ''Eric Carle''. Book measures 11.75'' x 8.5'', housed in price-clipped dust jacket. Some discoloration to front board and light wear to jacket and book, overall very good condition.