Eric Carle: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Ages: 1-4

Eric Carle’s classic story begins one sunny Sunday when the caterpillar is hatched out of a tiny egg. He was very hungry. On Monday, he ate through one apple; on Tuesday, he ate through three plums–and still, he was hungry. Strikingly bold, colorful pictures  tell the story of a hungry little caterpillar’s progress through an amazing variety and quantity of foods. Full at last, he made a cocoon around himself and went to sleep, to wake up a few weeks later wonderfully transformed into a butterfly!

This story helps children understand the importance of growth, patience, and self-care through the caterpillar's transformation, while the rhythmic and repetitive structure fosters engagement, memory skills, and a comforting sense of predictability.

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