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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Book • 1969
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Eric Carle.
The story follows a tiny caterpillar that hatches from an egg and begins eating through various foods each day of the week.
After overeating on Saturday, the caterpillar gets a stomachache but feels better after eating a green leaf on Sunday.
The caterpillar then builds a cocoon and emerges as a beautiful butterfly.
The book incorporates elements of early childhood education, including counting, days of the week, and the life cycle of a butterfly.
It is known for its iconic collage artwork and educational content.
The story follows a tiny caterpillar that hatches from an egg and begins eating through various foods each day of the week.
After overeating on Saturday, the caterpillar gets a stomachache but feels better after eating a green leaf on Sunday.
The caterpillar then builds a cocoon and emerges as a beautiful butterfly.
The book incorporates elements of early childhood education, including counting, days of the week, and the life cycle of a butterfly.
It is known for its iconic collage artwork and educational content.
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