The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
The book is a beautifully illustrated children's story that follows the journey of a small caterpillar who eats his way through a variety of foods, growing bigger and bigger, until he eventually transforms into a beautiful butterfly. The story is not only entertaining but also educational, teaching children about the life cycle of a butterfly and the days of the week.
The 1821st greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 1969
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 22-32
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.1)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 6th on The 25 Greatest Kids Books of All Time (Forbes)
- 14th on 100 Greatest Childrens Books of All Time (BBC)
- 199th on The Big Read (BBC)
- 1164th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (USA))
- 100 Children's Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon (USA))
- 100 Great Children's Books (The New York Public Library (NYPL))