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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

by Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cover

ISBN13: 9780399226908
ISBN10: 0399226907
Condition: Standard
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been a huge hit with my three-year-old; I can't count the times that I've enjoyed reading this with her. She loves to tell me all the good things the caterpillar eats, and we both enjoy yelling POP when the caterpillar comes out of the egg . This is a wonderfully written and illustrated book that your child will come back to time and time again.
Recommended by Jay Griffiths, Powells.com

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Publisher Comments:

Now even younger children can follow the little green caterpillar as he eats his way to becoming a beautiful butterfly in this sturdy board book.

Review:

"This early work by a premier author marked an exciting breakthrough in the traditional children's book format. Carle uses clever cutout pages to depict a caterpillar eating his way through the calendar week. Caterpillar also brilliantly displays Carle's ability to integrate a concept (days of the week), scientific information (the life cycle of a caterpillar), and an appealing story. (Ages 3-6)" Judith Rovenger, Sesame Street Parents
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Chris Horne, June 10, 2009 (view all comments by Chris Horne)
A classic; its bright colors grab the attention of any toddler. All 3 of my kids love it. They have so much fun listening to it the first 20 times and recalling it the next 200 they forget they are learning as well. This is a great book for every child and no library can be complete without it.
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jahrn, November 15, 2008 (view all comments by jahrn)
A basic introduction to the life cycle of the caterpillar/butterfly, with a fun twist thrown in. Encourages counting, and is is just all around FUN for parents and their little ones!
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Amy Lieuallen, July 20, 2008 (view all comments by Amy Lieuallen)
This book is such a classic, my now 1 year old has always loved it. We used to put his little fingers in the holes (and say chomp chomp) and now he loves to put his fingers in the holes and discover the colorful butterfly at the end!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780399226908
Author:
Carle, Eric
Publisher:
Philomel Books
Location:
New York, NY
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Animals - Insects Spiders etc.
Subject:
Butterflies
Subject:
Children's Literature
Subject:
Caterpillars
Subject:
Toy and movable books
Subject:
Children's Baby - Boardbooks
Subject:
Toy and movable books -- Specimens.
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Concepts - General
Subject:
Animals - Butterflies, Moths & Caterpillars
Edition Number:
1st board book ed.
Edition Description:
25th anniversary ed.
Series Volume:
89-21
Publication Date:
March 1994
Binding:
Board book Child's book with all pages printed on board
Grade Level:
Baby - Toddler
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
13
Dimensions:
4.98x6.98x.66 in. .40 lbs.
Age Level:
01-03
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