The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar begins in the light of the moon with a little egg laid on a leaf. One Sunday morning the warm sun comes up and – POP! Out of the egg comes a tiny – and very hungry – caterpillar.

So begins the journey of Eric Carle’s most beloved storybook character. Follow along as one of nature’s loveliest marvels eats his way through an amazing variety of foods. And why? Well, he is preparing to transform into a beautiful butterfly!

Children will love the strikingly bold, colorful pictures against a simple text in large, clear type. An innovative, entertaining story that teaches little ones about counting and the days of the week, this book doubles as the perfect way to introduce change as a positive and necessary part of life.

• The Very Hungry Caterpillar earns its mark as the  all-time classic picture book starring the world’s favorite caterpillar! Generations of children have grown up on this beautifully dramatized story of a caterpillar who eats his way to becoming a butterfly.