Look insideThe Very Hungry Caterpillar (Board Book)
This colourful classic, loved by millions of children worldwide, brims with educational features. As children watch the little caterpillar munch through fruits and biscuits, they practise counting, discover colours and objects, and name all the days of the week. There are lots of enticing peepholes for little fingers to explore – and a magnificent surprise at the end! This board book edition comes in a sturdy mini size, complete with cutouts and glowing collage illustrations.
Fun Stuff
Activities
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Colour the Very Hungry Caterpillar!
Colour your very own caterpillar.
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Colour the Very Hungry Caterpillar's lunch
What is your favourite meal? Draw it for the very hungry caterpillar to try!
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Make your own Very Hungry Caterpillar collage
Eric Carle creates his artwork using collage. You can do the same to make your own caterpillar.
Recent reviews
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Fantastic book, i loved this as a child and now my son loves it and i enjoy reading it to him. We also have the toy of the caterpillar which i use when ready it to act out the story.
1 March 2012
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Authors
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Eric Carle
Eric Carle is the acclaimed author and illustrator of many classic picture books, and is best known for the much-loved The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Awards
Eric Carle has won many book and design awards in both the US and around the world. His most famous book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar was awarded the American Institute of Graphics Arts Award, the Selection du Grand Prix des Treize in France and a Nakamori Reader’s Prize in Japan. In 2003 Carle was awarded the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for his lifetime contribution to children’s literature and illustration.
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