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The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Egg Hunt

A lift-the-flap book
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Egg Hunt by Eric Carle is a delightful children's book that takes young readers on an adventurous quest with the beloved caterpillar character. As the caterpillar journeys through vibrant spring scenes, he discovers a variety of Easter-themed treasures. This interactive story captures the magic of the season and engages children with colourful illustrations and playful surprises.
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You might like this book if you enjoy vibrant illustrations and engaging stories for young children. It's ideal for those who love interactive tales where little ones can follow along with a beloved character's springtime adventure. If you're fond of stories that combine learning with fun, this delightful search for Easter eggs will surely captivate and entertain.

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Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar on a springtime Easter egg hunt in this interactive board book filled with lift-the-flaps!

Meet friendly farmyard animals and lift the flaps on every page to help The Very Hungry Caterpillar hunt for tasty Easter eggs. Will you find them all?

A simple, delightful seasonal adventure with Easter treats, friendly springtime animals and big flaps that are perfect for little hands to lift!

Don't miss more interactive Very Hungry Caterpillar books this Easter:

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar
  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Picnic
  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Surprise
  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Sticker and Colouring Book
  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Birthday Party

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Egg Hunt by Eric Carle is praised for its vibrant illustrations and interactive elements that engage young readers. Many reviews highlight the book's ability to combine the beloved character of the caterpillar with an enjoyable Easter-themed activity, making it both educational and entertaining. Parents appreciate its simplicity, which is perfect for capturing the attention of toddlers and preschoolers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241478950

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Board book

Date Published: 18 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 217.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 405g

Pages: 12

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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