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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

50th Anniversary Golden Edition

board book & CD

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle
Afterword by Dolly Parton

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle
Afterword by Dolly Parton

By Eric Carle

By Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle
Narrator Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle
Narrator Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle

By Eric Carle

By Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Read by Kevin R. Free and Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Read by Kevin R. Free and Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle

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    About The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Now available for the first time as a coloring book, Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar will delight children as they bring their own imagination to this classic story. Including a new introduction by Eric Carle, as well as blank pages at the end of the book for your own pictures, this is the perfect way to turn story time into coloring time. At the same time interactive and timeless, this is one coloring book you’ll want to save as a keepsake!

    About The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER • The all-time classic picture book starring world’s favorite caterpillar! This beautifully crafted fiftieth-anniversary edition features an afterword by Dolly Parton and a history of the book from the publisher.

    “Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative.”—The New York Times Book Review

    In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf.
    One Sunday morning the warm sun came up and—pop!—out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar.

    So begins the journey of Eric Carle’s most beloved storybook character. Follow along as one of nature’s loveliest marvels eats his way through an amazing variety of foods as he prepares to transform into a beautiful butterfly! Children will love the strikingly bold, colorful pictures against a simple text in large, clear type.

    To celebrate fifty years of warming the hearts of little ones everywhere, this stunning anniversary edition includes Eric Carle’s classic story originally published in 1969, along with a sweet note from the author himself, an afterword by Dolly Parton, and a history of the book’s legacy. This anniversary edition is perfect for sharing with anyone who can’t get enough of the world’s favorite caterpillar!

    About The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER • The all-time classic picture book starring the world’s favorite caterpillar! Generations of children have grown up on this beautifully dramatized story of a caterpillar who eats his way to becoming a butterfly.

    “Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative.”—The New York Times Book Review

    In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf.
    One Sunday morning the warm sun came up and—pop!—out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar.

    So begins the journey of Eric Carle’s most beloved storybook character. Follow along as one of nature’s loveliest marvels eats his way through an amazing variety of foods as he prepares to transform into a beautiful butterfly! Children will love the strikingly bold, colorful pictures against a simple text in large, clear type.

    An innovative, entertaining story that teaches little ones about counting and the days of the week, this book doubles as the perfect way to introduce change as a positive and necessary part of life. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is an ideal gift for new babies, baby showers, birthdays, and other new beginnings!

    About The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Eric Carle’s classic story comes to life in this pop-up edition perfect for fans of everyone’s favorite caterpillar!

    Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he crawls, munches, and grows into a stunning, 3D butterfly. With ten vibrant pop-up pages, readers will love watching their beloved caterpillar grow before their very eyes! Both educational and beautiful, this brand-new pop-up edition brings to life the beloved story for a new generation to enjoy!

    About The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER • The all-time classic picture book starring the world’s favorite caterpillar! This Read & Listen edition features optional audio narration for compatible ebook readers.

    “Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative.”—The New York Times Book Review

    In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf.
    One Sunday morning the warm sun came up and—pop!—out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar.

    So begins the journey of Eric Carle’s most beloved storybook character. Follow along as one of nature’s loveliest marvels eats his way through an amazing variety of foods as he prepares to transform into a beautiful butterfly! An innovative, entertaining story that teaches little ones about counting and the days of the week, this book doubles as the perfect way to introduce change as a positive and necessary part of life.

    About The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER • The all-time classic starring one of nature’s loveliest marvels—this beautiful, sturdy fiftieth-anniversary board book features a larger trim size and a bonus companion CD of Eric Carle reading the story!

    “Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative.”—The New York Times Book Review

    In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf.
    One Sunday morning the warm sun came up and—pop!—out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar.

    So begins the journey of Eric Carle’s most beloved storybook character. Follow along as the Very Hungry Caterpillar eats his way through an amazing variety of foods as he prepares to grow into a beautiful butterfly!

    This oversized board book format includes a CD of Eric Carle reading his timeless story. Children will love the immersive experience of strikingly bold, colorful pictures and large text paired with fine audio production that brings this tale to life.

    About The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER • The all-time classic starring the world’s favorite caterpillar! This beautiful, sturdy board book is a perfect gift for new babies, baby showers, birthdays, and other new beginnings!

    “Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative.”—The New York Times Book Review

    In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf.
    One Sunday morning the warm sun came up and—pop!—out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar.

    So begins the journey of Eric Carle’s most beloved storybook character. Follow along as one of nature’s loveliest marvels eats his way through an amazing variety of foods as he prepares to grow into a beautiful butterfly! Children will love the strikingly bold, colorful pictures against a simple text in large, clear type. Featuring interactive die-cut pages, this board book is the perfect size for little hands and great for teaching counting, days of the week, and the concept of change as a positive and necessary part of life.

    About The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Brought to life by narrator Kevin R. Free with sound effects and music, this The Very Hungry Caterpillar audiobook includes a special read-along track of Eric Carle narrating his all-time classic story.
     
    One sunny Sunday, the caterpillar was hatched out of a tiny egg. He was very hungry. On Monday, he ate through one apple; on Tuesday, he ate through two pears–but still he was hungry. When full at last, he made a cocoon around himself and went to sleep, to wake up a few weeks later wonderfully transformed into a butterfly!
     
    Whether you listen to Kevin R. Free or read-along with Eric Carle, these productions are a fantastic way to encounter Carle’s famous, very hungry caterpillar.

    About The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    One of the best-selling children’s books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been delighting young readers for over thirty years. Now packaged as a board book with a new plush doll, this classic book will continue to introduce new generations of children to the magical world of Eric Carle.

    About The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Here is the edition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar that parents and teachers have been raving about! Packaged inside a cardboard handle, an irresistible plush caterpillar peeks out from this giant board book edition of Eric Carle’s perennial classic. This large package is perfect for both homes and classrooms.

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    About Eric Carle

    Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to

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    About Eric Carle

    Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to

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    About Eric Carle

    Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to

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    About Eric Carle

    Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to

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    About Eric Carle

    Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to

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    About Eric Carle

    Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to

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    About Eric Carle

    Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to

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    About Eric Carle

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    About Eric Carle

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    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Activity Books

    Paperback | $6.99
    Published by World of Eric Carle
    Sep 29, 2003 | 32 Pages | 11 x 7-1/2 | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780399242076

    Category: Children’s Classics | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $22.99
    Published by Philomel Books
    Oct 09, 2018 | 40 Pages | 11-3/4 x 8-1/4 | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780525516194

    Category: Children’s Classics | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $21.99
    Published by World of Eric Carle
    Oct 15, 1981 | 32 Pages | 11-3/4 x 8-1/4 | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780399208539

    Category: Children’s Classics

    Pop-Up | $18.99
    Published by World of Eric Carle
    Nov 04, 2025 | 10 Pages | 9 x 6-1/2 | 2-5 years | ISBN 9798217051212

    Category: Children’s Classics | Children’s Picture Books

    Enhanced Ebook | $5.99
    Published by World of Eric Carle
    Nov 22, 2016 | 26 Pages | Baby-3 | ISBN 9781524739553

    Category: Children’s Classics | Children’s Board Books

    Board Book | $17.99
    Published by World of Eric Carle
    Apr 19, 2007 | 24 Pages | 10-3/4 x 9-1/4 | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780399247453

    Category: Children’s Classics | Children’s Board Books

    Board Book | $10.99
    Published by World of Eric Carle
    Mar 23, 1994 | 26 Pages | 7-1/8 x 5 | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780399226908

    Category: Children’s Classics | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $5.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jan 19, 2021 | 9 Minutes | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780593417515

    Category: Children’s Classics

    Book & Toy | $20.99
    Published by World of Eric Carle
    Aug 30, 2002 | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780399242052

    Category: Children’s Classics

    Book & Toy | $32.00
    Published by World of Eric Carle
    Oct 01, 2001 | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780399237720

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