Penguin Group The Very Hungry Caterpillar Board Book by Eric Carle

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