Westhampton Beach - The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center is proud to present Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's lively, family friendly production of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and Other Eric Carle Stories on Saturday, November 14 at 11 a.m. in the Mollie Parnis Auditorium.

The triple-bill includes the wonderful story of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar's" metamorphosis, the fanciful account of Little Cloud's travels, and The Mixed-Up Chameleon's discovery of his own unique nature. A Pre-Show Workshop in Creative Movement will also be offered to ticket-holders for $5 per child, from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Children will explore the metamorphosis of the Butterfly using music, rhythm, and the human body.

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia captures the whimsical charm of three favorite Eric Carle stories with vibrant effects, original music and innovative puppets. Closely following the books from which they are adapted, charming vignettes teach and entertain with large-scale puppets brought to life through the magic of "black light."

On October 8, nationwide, adults read Eric Carle's book, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," to a record-breaking one million children as part of the early education organization, Jumpstart's, Read for the Record® literacy campaign. NBC's "Today Show" covered the event at the New York Public Library where Mayor Michael Bloomberg, corporate VIPs and celebrities like award-winning actress Mary-Louise Parker, "Sesame Street's" Sonia Manzano, former NY Giant's running back Tiki Barber, NBC "Today Show" correspondent Jenna Bush Hager, and many more high-profile VIPs gathered to read aloud and take part in book-related activities with 40 children from the USO. Special limited edition copies of the classic book are available in Walmart stores nationwide. Children and adults alike shouldn't miss the opportunity to see "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and Other Eric Carle Stories come to life on the WHBPAC stage.

For more information on this performance go to www.kidsentertainment.net. For NBC's "Today Show" footage to to www.today.msnbc.msn.com.

Tickets: $20, $15, and can be purchased (1) on-line at www.whbpac.org, (2) calling the Box Office at 631-288-1500, or (3) at 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach Wednesday through Sunday, 12 noon to 6 p.m. and later on show nights.