Happy Days

This year marks the 40th anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which was published in 1969. I loved this book as a child and have always kept meaning to buy myself a copy. Today I made a visit to the new children's book shop/ cafe: Mr and Mrs Doak's Bumper Bookshop in Hasting's Old Town which is the dearest little place - definitely a must-visit if you're ever in the area. Anyway, my other half treated me to this classic which came with it's very own bag! And that's not the best bit - apparently Erice Carle has never signed any of his books but because of this 40th anniversary, special insert stickers have been created, of which only 100 have been signed - and guess who's a proud owner!