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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

AUTHOR Carle, Eric; Carle, Eric; Carle, Eric
PUBLISHER Philomel Books (10/15/1981)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

Description
THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER - 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.

One of The Atlantic's 65 Essential Children's Books

"Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative."--The New York Times Book Review

In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf.
One Sunday morning the warm sun came up and--pop!--out of the egg came 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 as he prepares 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 is an ideal gift for new babies, baby showers, birthdays, and other new beginnings!

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Product Details
ISBN-13: 9780399208539
ISBN-10: 0399208534
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Picture Book)
Content Language: English
More Product Details
Page Count: 32
Carton Quantity: 30
Product Dimensions: 12.10 x 0.60 x 8.40 inches
Weight: 1.05 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Dust Cover, Price on Product, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Fiction | Classics
Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Insects, Spiders, etc.
Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Butterflies, Moths & Caterpillars
Grade Level: Preschool - Kindergarten
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Guided Reading Level: Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal: NA
Library of Congress Control Number: 93137494
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
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"This very hungry caterpillar literally eats his way through the pages of the book--and right into your child's heart."--"Mother's Manual." "Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative."--"The New York Times Book Review." Full color.
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THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER - 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.

One of The Atlantic's 65 Essential Children's Books

"Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative."--The New York Times Book Review

In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf.
One Sunday morning the warm sun came up and--pop!--out of the egg came 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 as he prepares 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 is an ideal gift for new babies, baby showers, birthdays, and other new beginnings!

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