Monday, July 27, 2009

Children's Book in the Spot Light - The Very Hungery Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Giant hardcover edition by Eric Carle (Author, Illustrator)
With its lovely, humorous illustrations and wonderful narrative about a hungry caterpillar growing up to be a beautiful butterfly, Eric Carle's story touches anyone who still has some growing to do. Along with reassuring repetition--"He was still hungry ..."--the book includes some wonderful interactive moments: what youngster can resist sticking a finger through that hole in the page as his ravenous friend makes his way through various delicacies?
Book Details

Reading level: Ages 4-8

Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Philomel; Deluxe edition (September 18, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 039925045X
ISBN-13: 978-0399250453
Dimensions: 17.1 x 13 x 1.4 inches

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