"Did you know that the Very Hungry Caterpillar was originally just a fat worm named Willi? Or that the author of Charlottes Web hatched real spiders on top of his dresser? In The Stories Behind the Stories, youll hear the incredible behind-the-scenes tales of twenty-nine beloved childrens classics. Discover the childhood inspiration behind Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the original name of Curious George, the mysterious origin of Mother Goose, and what happened when Maurice Sendak told his editor he couldnt draw wild horses (spoiler alert: he drew wild things instead). Its a celebration of childrens literature, and youre invited!"--