The Very Hungry Caterpillar board book
by Eric Carle
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Read in January, 1984
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I don't think much needs to be said about this book because I think pretty much everyone has read it. You know it's going to be special as soon as you touch the pages which are heavier than your average paper. From that point on it is virtuosity. The story is succinct, educational (you learn numbers, foods, and about butterfly life cycles), and beautiful. The author bio on the back cover says "His pictures for this book are cut and layered collages... overprinted with ink, crayon, and t...more
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Katherine liked the part when the caterpillar ate a nice green leaf then felt much better.
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Read in January, 1971
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My mom! Love you Mom!recommends it for: children everywhere
So now you can find all kinds of hands on children's books, with flaps to lift, pages that fold out, pop up portions, textures affixed to pages, and computer chips embedded in the books. Reading time for children can be an active playtime. But when I was little we didn't have these cool things. Eric Carl was the first author/illustrator to come up with the concept of interactive books. The little holes are absolutely irrestible to little fingers. Who can stop themselves from putting their f...more
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Read in January, 1999
All three of our children began their love of books with Eric Carle and his amazingly beautiful illustrations. The melody of his storytelling, along with the magic of his artwork, captivate young and old alike.
I would also recommend the video, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and Other Stories". The animation is so gentle, as is the narration and music - the feeling of each story is perfectly captured. I don't usually care for many of the videos of books set to animation (nor am I ...more
I would also recommend the video, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and Other Stories". The animation is so gentle, as is the narration and music - the feeling of each story is perfectly captured. I don't usually care for many of the videos of books set to animation (nor am I ...more
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Read in November, 2007
I seem to recall George W. Bush citing this as his favorite book. It's not my son's favorite, but he does enjoy the flavor of the spine. Mmmm, board book, he seems to say. The holes through the pages are exactly the right size for his baby fingers to explore. It makes his mommy a bit queasy when you get to the part where the poor caterpillar eats through a slice of cake and an ice-cream cone, I mean, that would kill an actual caterpillar. But I will explain the lack of science (or any sort ...more
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kids, parents, wiggle monsters
I have distinct memories of my mother reading this to me as a child, and how delighted I was to observe the little circular holes through the bright and neatly lined fruit (as well as the 'junk food' page. I now read this to my toddler, who always insists on poking her finger through each and every hole before I flip the page. The pacing and vibrant colors are perfect for holding her attention (at 14 mos, she won't sit still for very long) and the counting, days of the week, and 'healthy eatin...more
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Read in June, 2008
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Bill Brysonrecommends it for: anyone looking for a good read
A deeply touching saga of the hardship of a young catapillar's life.
The main character has to overcome his ravenous appetite on his jouney to become a butterfly.
There were were in my eyes and laughter too as I jouneyed with the catapillar in the greatest epic ever told.
We had much to learn from the noble catapillar.
The main character has to overcome his ravenous appetite on his jouney to become a butterfly.
There were were in my eyes and laughter too as I jouneyed with the catapillar in the greatest epic ever told.
We had much to learn from the noble catapillar.
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On the one hand, it's The Very Hungry Caterpillar - I love it (despite the upside-down butterfly on the last spread), I grew up with it, it's a great book.
On the other hand, I'm not sure it's a book very well-suited for board book format. The best feature of the book, the holes, are too small to be much fun, and the normal audience for board books is perhaps a little young to fully enjoy this one - it's too wordy without any narrative tricks (rhyme, meter, alliteration) to pull them in.
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On the other hand, I'm not sure it's a book very well-suited for board book format. The best feature of the book, the holes, are too small to be much fun, and the normal audience for board books is perhaps a little young to fully enjoy this one - it's too wordy without any narrative tricks (rhyme, meter, alliteration) to pull them in.
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Written and illustrated by Eric Carle. Published by Puffin, copyright 1994.
Grade level: K-3
One day, a young caterpillar was born and felt very hungry. So he ate, and he ate, and he kept eating! Finally the caterpillar forms a cocoon around himself to become a beautiful butterfly.
Children will love the illustrations and the interactive part of the book. As the caterpillar keeps eating, he eats hole through the pages of the book! I know I could resist poking my finger throught th...more
Grade level: K-3
One day, a young caterpillar was born and felt very hungry. So he ate, and he ate, and he kept eating! Finally the caterpillar forms a cocoon around himself to become a beautiful butterfly.
Children will love the illustrations and the interactive part of the book. As the caterpillar keeps eating, he eats hole through the pages of the book! I know I could resist poking my finger throught th...more
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Read in January, 2003
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All parents and Preschoolers
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all families with kids and grandparents need it also for when the Grandkids sleep over.
Eric Carle is one of my favorite children's authors. I love everything he does. Every school year I use his books in my units that I teach. The children are always fascinated when I tell them how he "makes" the pictures for his books. (google him to find out)
I own most of his books and they are worth every penny that I have spent! The Very Hungry Caterpillar, of course, is one of my favorites from Eric Carle and kids love to see what the caterpillar will eat next. This is a must ha...more
I own most of his books and they are worth every penny that I have spent! The Very Hungry Caterpillar, of course, is one of my favorites from Eric Carle and kids love to see what the caterpillar will eat next. This is a must ha...more
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This was always one of my favorites when I was little and now I enjoy reading it to my little ones. In fact my son is on his second copy because he loved the first one to death. It is amazing how you can learn so much from the plight of a litte catapillar as he goes out to look for some food. It not only teaches counting and words, but it even manages to teach about responsible eating and even the changes that life brings. It also provides a little reason to kick back and spend some great ti...more
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Another of NPR's You Must Read This features. A caterpillar, guided by the wisdom of Aristotle, William Blake and Ludwig Wittgenstein, speaks volumes about the human condition, writes author Marina Lewycka (Strawberry Fields). Carle's Hungry Caterpillar is an iconic figure whose journey from egg to butterfly is a metaphor for human development and progress, offering profound insights into ourselves.
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I don't feel like I have to say much about this book, I have yet to encounter someone who hated this book for any reason. I guess if you really disliked caterpillars.. or...um... strawberries... you might hate it. But it's hard to really loathe a book that has holes in it, have you ever noticed that?
Personally, I'm so in love with this book that I try to buy it in the native language of every country I go to. I've found that it's consistantly available!
Personally, I'm so in love with this book that I try to buy it in the native language of every country I go to. I've found that it's consistantly available!
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Ages 2-6
I don't know who loves this book more my children or me.
This is the story of a caterpillar who eats his way through everything he comes in contact with until he becomes a big fat caterpillar. It then shares with the young readers the transformation from the caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly.
A wonderfully written story that describes the life cycle of a butterfly in an easy to digest read for young listeners/readers.
This is the story of a caterpillar who eats his way through everything he comes in contact with until he becomes a big fat caterpillar. It then shares with the young readers the transformation from the caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly.
A wonderfully written story that describes the life cycle of a butterfly in an easy to digest read for young listeners/readers.
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Read in December, 2007
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children ages 2-7
I think this is my nephew and nieces favorite book (ages 6, 4 and 2). They all 3 ask me to read it just about everytime I come over. (I couldn't find it when I was over last night and they were all 3 very disappointed.) It is both entertaining and educational at the same time. I like that it delivers a good message, also. The kids like the brightly colored pictures and follow along as the caterpillar eats everything.
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I enjoy reading this book and other books that Carle did. This book is great for many units, such as butterfly cycle, numbers and food. When I was an aide, we had students from 2nd to 4th grades to create their own book, by using tissues on large paper and once it was dried, they cut out pictures to create their own book. It is also allowing students understand the process Carle had to do to create his books.
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This a perfect for Prek-1st grade. Its about a caterpillar going through each day of the week eating a variety of foods. This book is real educational for students to learn their days of the week and also counting. You could also teach students about the different foods that are presented. The illustration in this book is amazing. I love how there is holes in each food to show what the caterpillar ate.
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The first book I ever read. Though, I wonder if I was actually reading it or if I simply had memorized the entire book. Either way, I remember that I was living in Indiana at the time and I felt all proud that I had "read a book". This is my staple gift for any of my friends that have a kid.
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