Very Hungry Caterpillar by Penguin

The Very Hungry Caterpillar book was published in 1969, and has been charming kids ever since. This classic story follows a quite ravenous caterpillar as he grows from a tiny egg to a cocoon to a beautiful butterfly. Featuring the distinctive illustrations by Eric Carle, this book is a must-have for kids discovering books and is a wonderful read-aloud story for both home and the classroom.

It starts, "In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf" and will enthrall kids immediately with its gorgeously colored pages and die-cut shapes. This caterpillar eats his way through one apple on Monday, two pears on Tuesday, three plums on Wednesday, and doesn’t stop there. Add a copy of this classic to your library, it will be treasured each time it is read.

Specs:

Book by Eric Carle

Features and Benefits:

Teaches kids the days of the week, counting, good nutrition, and more

Features die-cut pages – Offers interactive fun

Published in 1969 – Sold more than 29 million copies, translated into 47 languages

Wonderful read-aloud book