The Very Hungry Caterpillar Award-winning by Eric Carle (author) (UK edition)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Suitable for 1 – 2 years

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Product description

This timeless classic, loved by millions of children worldwide, brims with educational features. As children watch the little caterpillar munch through tasty foods, they practise counting, explore colours and objects, and name the days of the week. This paperback edition is full of peepholes for little fingers to explore. It comes complete with Eric Carle’s glowing collage illustrations – and ends with a magnificent surprise!

Product Details

Catalogue number

12 in EU Primary March 2026, 2502 in Rewards Catalogue 2026/27 and 2502 in Rewards Catalogue 2025/26

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780140569322

Publisher

Puffin

Date published

November 28th, 2002

Accelerated Reader

AR book level: 2.9; Lower years; 0.5 points

Other details

  • 28 pages

Condition

New

UK edition

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Author/Illustrator

Eric Carle

Photo of Eric Carle

Reviews

  1. maya
    on 9 September 2025

    the very hungry Caterpillar

    The kids in my class hated this book but i enjoyed the book a lot i think the pictures are suitable for kids.

  2. saba
    on 19 September 2011

    exellent

    this book made the children in my class very happy i love the pictures becausr they are great for children in reception!!!

    5 out of 5
  3. Natasha, Scholastic Staff
    on 21 April 2011

    Timeless Classic

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a timeless classic that never fails to inspire first time readers. The story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar will live on for generations to come!

  4. teresa leung
    on 15 June 2009

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    It's fun and interesting with beautiful illustration.

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