- The Hungry Caterpillar design from out Of Print - White shirt sleeve babygrow - Made from 100% cotton - Distressed, softened print - 100% official merchandise. "One sunny Sunday, the caterpillar was hatched out of a tiny egg. He was very hungry." Since its first publication in 1969, Carle"s classic has sold over 30 million copies. Carle originally wanted the main character to be a bookworm named Willi, but his editor convinced him otherwise. This super cute babygrow features artwork from the first edition cover. Purchase of this bodysuit sends one book to a community in need.