Eric Carle art of children's books in Amherst located adjacent to Hampshire College as part of the Hampshire College Cultural Village. The Museum has welcomed more than 500,000 visitors, including more than 30,000 school children, since it opened its doors in 2002. Eric Carle has received numerous honorary degrees from colleges and universities including Williams College in 2016, Smith College in 2014, Appalachian State University in 2013 and from Bates College in 2007. Google paid tribute to Carle and his book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by asking him to design the logo "Google doodle", introduced on its home page on March 20,
Shane Carle him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season. Carle began 2017 with the Isotopes and debuted at the major league level on April 14, 2017. He was sent back down three days later and recalled twice more on August 5 and September 5. In 36 games for the Isotopes he was 3-5 with a 5.37 ERA, and in four innings pitched for the Rockies, he compiled a 6.75 ERA. On January 4, 2018, Carle was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was designated for assignment on January 14, 2018. On January 16, 2018, the Pirates traded Carle