A new museum devoted to the art of the picture book recently opened in Amherst, Massachusetts. Founded by the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his wife, The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art has a noble mission to “collect, present, preserve, and interpret picture book art from around the world recognizing its importance as an art form.” Readers of all ages are invited to view special exhibitions and try out crafts for creating their own illustrations.