Eric Carle and The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Did you know that Eric Carle's children's picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar has sold more than 29 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages since it was first published in 1969? The combination of wonderful collage illustrations, an entertaining story, and a unique book design have made The Very Hungry Caterpillar a classic. With its emphasis on numbers and days of the week, The Very Hungry Caterpillar is also an effective concept book. I recommend it for 2-5-year olds.

(Cover art courtesy of Philomel Books, an imprint of the Penguin Group)