The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Author/Illustrator: Eric Carle
Original language: English
Published: September 1994
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN13: 9780241003008
Price: € 8.99 (classic, HC)
Age: 3 - 7 years
Many parents have grown up with The very hungry caterpillar picture book. It is without doubt the most famous book by Eric Carle, the book that started it all in 1969. Since then The Very Hungry Caterpillar did not stand still in time, a lot has changed since 1969! The classic picture book edition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar is still available, in various sizes. Or you can buy the familiar The Very Hungry Caterpillar picture book in a gift set, together with a matching cuddly toy.
It is also available as a cardboard book, bath book (with rubber caterpillar), buggy book, cuddle book, a learning to read, count, write and telling the time book. A beautiful pop-up book with the famous caterpillar has also been published and Lemniscaat has developed a beautiful braille tactile book, for young children who cannot see.
We have not even mentioned the Very Hungry Caterpillar merchandise, from cuddly toys, puzzles, board games, stationery & pencil cases, backpacks, sealable cups & lunch boxes up to and including pajamas and duvet covers. Today's children can play online games as well - on a specially designed pop-up app - to learn a lot from it.
He is and always will be one of the cutest book figures, this little Very Hungry Caterpillar. Generation after generation loves him...just like us!
3 well-deserved, bright shining stars for The very Hungry Caterpillar, from the young snazzie listeners and their out-loud-readers!