Customer Reviews
Yum! - By: G. Munday, 16 Sep 2008 
An infamous short tale of the caterpillar that munches its way through the edible obstacles on each page, until it becomes a butterfly. Arguably the most famous of the Eric Carle short stories, The Hungry Caterpillar symbolises the journeys things takein the worldin order to accomplish something great. Themesin this book include the virtue of patience & the fact that things can sometimes take a surprising turn.
`The Hungry Caterpillar' shows all the great hallmarks of a young children's book,in that it easily lends itself to the curriculum & is as simple as it is equally open to in-depth interpretation. Possibilities of further learning include additional studies of phonics, links with food technology (fruits & their properties) & Art lessons, which could include the replication of the story by building giant cardboard fruits & a willing pupil dressing up as the wriggly main character!
Thanks to its content, messages & style, this book is useful for readers from Reception to low attainment Year 2.
A true classic! - By: Lily Bambridge, 14 Sep 2008 I was so happy when a friend gave me this when my now 13 month old was born, it reminded me so much of my childhood. I was even happier once he was big enough to start turning it's pages & poking his fingersin the holes & listening intently (well, not always!!) as I counted each different bit of food. He plays with it all the time & it is so hardwearing & virtually indestructible (unlike some other books I have purchsed!).
It's so amazing that a book I adored as a child, which I then read to my younger sister (well, more knowing it off by heart as I couldn't even read then!!) is now being adored by my son.
It's wonderful to know that there are still some sacred things left that haven't been replaced by a flashier, more plasticky version.
This is a definite must-buy for all little kids (and big kids too!).
Keeps them occupied - By: Neil Butler, 15 Aug 2008 The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a great little book. It keeps my daughter occupied for hours on end. Just a quick flick through it is enough to convince any adult that a small child will like it. Simplistic, enjoyable & charming. And actually quite funny.
Well recommended for very small kids.
Little ones just love it! - By: BabyMarvel, 07 Jul 2008 I remembered this book from when I was young so I decided to buy the board book version for my toddler daughter.
The smaller board book fits comfortablyin her little hands & she adores paging through it, watching all that the little caterpillar eats (even the sad caterpillar face with a stomachache makes me smile)
My daughter reads it over & over again. It's a classic & a firm favoritein our home.
Fabulous - By: Dodster, 21 Mar 2008 Fabulous story, beautifully & ingeniously illustrated.
The story of a weekin the life of a caterpillar, from egg to cocoon to fully fledged butterfly, as it chomps its way through various foodsin an attempt to satisfy it's insatiable appetite.
Lovely story & the visible holes the caterpillar makesin the various foods, one hole for day one, two for day two & so on, bring the story to life.
Highly recommended as a bedtime/anytime reader.
