ABOUT THE BOOK

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is a classic children’s story about a little caterpillar who eats his way through different foods before transforming into a beautiful butterfly

With colourful illustrations and simple storytelling, the book introduces children to counting, days of the week and the life cycle of a butterfly

WHO IS IT FOR?

Recommended age: approximately 2–6 years

Toddlers and preschoolers

Children learning numbers and days of the week

Young readers interested in nature

Bedtime and shared reading

WHY WE LOVE IT

The colourful artwork and simple story make learning about nature, counting and transformation fun for young children

BOOK DETAILS

Title: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Author & Illustrator: Eric Carle

Genre: Children’s Fiction / Early Learning / Nature / Counting

Format: Illustrated Children’s Picture Book

Recommended Age: Approximately 2–6 Years

Publisher: Puffin Books