Eric Carle 2009, celebrating the first day of spring. He also designed a "Google doodle" with autumnal theme for the use in Southern Hemisphere. "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" was chosen by Jumpstart for Young Children as the book for Read For the Record 2009 on October 8 of that year. The program encourages educators, librarians and parents to try to have as many as possible read the same book on the same day all over the world. Carle has won numerous awards for his work in children's literature, including the Japan Picture Book Award, the Regina Medal and the Lifetime Achievement Award
Mathieu Carle Mathieu Carle Louis Philippe Mathieu Carle (born September 30, 1987) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently an unrestricted free agent who most recently played with Adler Mannheim of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). Carle was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round, 53rd overall, of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. On September 24, 2008, Carle was knocked unconscious after being hit by Tomáš Kopecký of the Detroit Red Wings in a pre-season game. In the 2009–10 season on November 3, 2009, Carle was recalled from the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL by the Canadiens