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Hungry caterpillar's journey to butterfly transformation.
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" is a timeless treasure for little ones eager to learn about growth and change. With its captivating illustrations and easy-to-follow text, it's a perfect bed-time (or any-time) story that teaches the days of the week, counting, and the lifecycle of a butterfly, all wrapped in a colorful package. Plus, the excitement of turning those uniquely cut pages adds a tactile layer of fun to the reading experience!
- California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Primary (1976)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
ISBN: 9780399256738
Authors:
Eric Carle
Publisher: Philomel Books
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Picture Books
Goodreads rating: 4.33
(rated by 504838 readers)
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Hungry caterpillar's journey to butterfly transformation.
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" is a timeless treasure for little ones eager to learn about growth and change. With its captivating illustrations and easy-to-follow text, it's a perfect bed-time (or any-time) story that teaches the days of the week, counting, and the lifecycle of a butterfly, all wrapped in a colorful package. Plus, the excitement of turning those uniquely cut pages adds a tactile layer of fun to the reading experience!
- California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Primary (1976)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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