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If you were born after 1969, you’ll have grown up with the classic tale of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ by Eric Carle!
This epic tale of a ravenous caterpillar eating his way through EVERYTHING, this brilliantly illustrated classic children’s story was first published in June 1969, and has been translated into a whopping 62 languages! It’s beloved around the world, and a story that has continued to be passed between generations. More than 50 million copies have been sold worldwide, and a copy is sold every 15 seconds!
We love The Very Hungry Caterpillar for so many reasons…
- It’s visually beautiful. The illustration is so vivid and imaginative!
- It teaches basic math concepts as part of the story, as well as days of the week, food names, and the butterfly life cycle.
- It’s a great opportunity to teach children about nature and have them take an interest in bugs & beasties.
- The pages contain holes to represent the caterpillar eating his way through the story, which is entertaining.
- Reading to children is so good for many reasons – read more here – and this engaging book is a fab way to do so!
Does your child have a copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar yet?
If not, you can find a copy here*! You can also watch the animated version below… We love the gentle voice of the narrator, it’s such a relaxing watch!
Our Favourite The Very Hungry Caterpillar Toys
We adore these The Very Hungry Caterpillar toys – they’re fabulous for lovers of this classic story, and could make perfect gifts for birthdays or Christmas.
Other The Very Hungry Caterpillar Goodies For Baby
There are so many lovely bits & pieces you can collect if you’re a fan of The Very Hungry Caterpillar – perhaps it could be the perfect nursery theme?
Share this with someone you know who loves The Very Hungry Caterpillar – we think they’d LOVE to see our finds!
Love from Katie. Xx
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