The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The classic story of a little caterpillar who munches up everything in sight teaches first counting skills and object recognition – and ends with a magnificent surprise! Loved by millions of children worldwide, this timeless favourite brims with educational features. As children watch the little caterpillar munch through fruits, lollipops and biscuits, they practise counting, explore colours and objects, and name the days of the week. This paperback edition comes complete with Eric Carle’s glowing collage illustrations and plenty of peepholes for little fingers to explore.

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  • it’s funny

    26 April 2013

  • its caterpila tastic read it now if you hanent read it your missing out

    24 March 2013

  • loved it

    One on the first books i owned and i still love it

    8 March 2013

  • loved it

    amazing book with great illustrations

    6 March 2013

  • This is about a caterpillar who likes to munch different food.

    4 March 2013

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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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