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See moreThis new and improved The Very Hungry Caterpillar gift set contains a mini-hardback edition of Eric Carle's classic and bestselling picture book, with a cute and cuddly caterpillar toy.
Eric Carle's classic tale teaches children about numbers, days of the week and time. A sturdy hardcover plus a delightful soft toy.
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Enjoy Eric Carle's classic story even more with this fantastic book and toy set.
This new and improved The Very Hungry Caterpillar gift set contains a mini-hardback edition of Eric Carle's classic and bestselling picture book, accompanied by a cute and cuddly caterpillar toy.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The book is universally praised for its vibrant artwork and engaging story that delights young readers. Reviewers often highlight the innovative die-cut pages as a creative feature that keeps children interactive and intrigued. Parents appreciate its educational value, particularly in teaching days of the week, counting, and the healthy-eating message subtly woven into the narrative.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780723297857
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 October 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Puffin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 80.0mm
Width: 212.0mm
Height: 55.0mm
Weight: 336g
Pages: 32
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About the Author
Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has been translated into 70 languages and sold over 55 million copies. Carle illustrated more than seventy books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote, and more than 170 million copies of his books have sold around the world. In 2003, Carle received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (now called the Children's Literature Legacy Award) for lifetime achievement in children's literature. In 2002, Eric and his wife, Barbara, cofounded The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (www.carlemuseum.org) in Amherst, Massachusetts, a 40,000-square-foot space dedicated to the celebration of picture books and picture book illustrations from around the world, underscoring the cultural, historical, and artistic significance of picture books and their art form. Eric Carle passed away in May 2021 at the age of 91. His work remains an important influence on artists and illustrators at work today. www.eric-carle.com
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