In July 2005, Chorion made a major step towards becoming an international business when it bought UK-based[26] Silver Lining Productions.[27] Along with an office in New York City,[28] this acquisition gave Chorion ownership of the media and merchandise rights to The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, Olivia by Ian Falconer, and Max & Ruby and Timothy Goes To School, both by Rosemary Wells.