Eric Carle

The very hungry caterpillar

Sarah Sammis

My kids love the book but it's one of my least favorite Eric Carle books.

Mythos

I've read it too many times but it's a great book to keep children entertained without having them make too many inappropriate comments or questions

Elisa Benaggoune

Best book I read as a kid :) will be giving it to my children in the future

Jamieson

if u haven't read this book wyd !!!! absolutely iconic, 11/10 would recommend my first fave book

it follows a very hungry caterpillar as he navigates this cruel, cruel world in search for a decent feed. Everyday he must rise and eat in a terrible, repetitive cycle that teaches us early of the mundanity of the working week. 

But do not worry, for at the end (spOILER ALERT !) he becomes a beautiful butterfly, and all the time he's spent existing and living within this capitalistic society which demands we work everyday in order to achieve some far off dream is ACHIEVED as caterpillar self-actualises and becomes the best version of himself he could be. Caterpillar is the american dream. 

the caterpillar: *eats too much, goes into a cocoon*
me, a child: I think he died!
the caterpillar, emerging as a butterfly:

What are you gonna do when your kids keep demanding food that are unhealthy for them and you say no, they're gonna hit you with "but the CATERPILLAR did it and he became beautiful butterfly after!!"?

Think of that before you read this book to your kids.

I think the book was cleverly crafted though. 

What are you gonna do when your kids keep demanding food that are unhealthy for them and you say no, they're gonna hit you with "but the CATERPILLAR did it and he became beautiful butterfly after!!"?

Think of that before you read this book to your kids.

I think the book was cleverly crafted though. 

Die kleine Raupe Nimmersatt

Shrouk Shafie

Das ist schwer für Anfänger.. 
Aber, "Und sie war ein wunderschöner Schmetterling." :)
Vielleicht eines Tages.

Missy Zuber 

I read it because the author died and I wanted to see what was so great about this book. 
I don't see what makes it such a great book. The art style was just meh.

Trever

The illustrations are great, but I really don't get why this book is *so* praised. It's so minimal that it's almost nonexistent.

Alex Najera 

Amo este libro porque lo uso para enseñar ingles ❤️

Diana

I think this may be my favorite of Eric Carle's books.

Charlotte

Leonie

The all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life? For the first time, Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar is now available in e-book format, perfect for storytime anywhere. This classic story of a famished caterpillar who eats his way through a week of various foods makes the perfect addition to your child's digital library, easily available to read again and again.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Aly Valenz

This much-loved classic picture book follows the caterpillar's week while he eats through a range of foods in preparation for his hibernation and subsequent appearance as a beautiful butterfly. With its die-cut pages and holes to explore, this is a richly satisfying book for children. The cuddly caterpillar toy can be pushed through the giant holes as children follow this simple, hopeful story.

lily k

Jennifer Gosnell

board book & CD

Emily Burns

Mayen Etuk

Laura Wade

Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep.

The very hungry caterpillar

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