The Very Hungry Caterpillar

By Eric Carle

Adjectives

vivid engaging educational

Genres

Animals Classics

Synopsis

A tiny caterpillar hatches from an egg and embarks on a week-long feast, munching through various fruits and treats. After indulging in a variety of foods, he builds a cocoon and emerges as a beautiful butterfly. This delightful tale introduces young readers to counting, days of the week, and the life cycle of a butterfly.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

1981

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