The main feature of the original book are the big holes in the pages supposedly eaten by the eponymous caterpillar; the characteristic trait of Wilson's reworking is sticky brownish smears on the pages, representing ants which the Hungry Anteater has (rather messily) eaten.
Wilson was proud to point out that the smudges have the characteristic smell of ants: formaldehyde.
I must check with him whether formaldehyde-infused books are actually safe for young readers to handle…
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