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Learn why it snows with the help of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this nonfiction story, young readers will discover what makes snow fall. The wonders of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around weather, featuring simple text and Eric Carle's classic illustrations!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the star of this collection of stories that can each be read aloud in five minutes or less!This treasury of titles from the World of Eric Carle features eight engaging stories in one book. And since each one can be read in five minutes or less, it's the perfect pick for bedtime or whenever time is tight.The collection includes stories from The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Seasons series and A Day with The Very Hungry Caterpillar series.

Cherish every moment of your child’s very special first year in this keepsake baby book, featuring the Very Hungry Caterpillar and friends.New parents will love revisiting favorite characters from Eric Carle’s long list of beloved children’s books while recording their newborn’s milestones in this keepsake album filled with his iconic artwork. There’s space to capture every detail from pregnancy and birth to favorite lullabies, first smile, and more.There's a spot for baby’s hand and footprints, monthly recaps of development, pages to include pictures as baby grows, and dozens of illustrations throughout, including the Very Hungry Caterpillar, the Grouchy Ladybug, Brown Bear, and many more childhood favorites.The Very Special Baby Bookalso includes special features, such as:Two envelopes for saving a lock of hair and other treasuresTwo sheets of milestone stickersA large pocket on the inside back cover for storing larger keepsakesMillions of children have loved exploring the world of E

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and create your own delicious meals in this new interactive and sturdy magnet book!Will The Very Hungry Caterpillar have an egg for breakfast?Or strawberries at the tea party?Or perhaps a slice of pizza for dinner? Let your little caterpillar decide!With 5 magnetic scenes and 12 chunky magnets, children can play again and again for endless foodie fun with The Very Hungry Caterpillar - ideal for encouraging little fussy eaters to explore different foods.Discover more interactive stories with The Very Hungry Caterpillar:The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Breakfast: A counting bookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Feast Sticker and Colouring BookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Bugs: Wipe-Clean Board BookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Jungle Slide-and-SeekThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Very Big Colouring Book

Start your child’s journey to reading with these fun and colorful flashcards that introduce first words, featuring art from the wonderful world of Eric Carle!This set of first word flashcards is a fun and engaging way for children ages 3-5 to begin their reading journey. Each card features a word on one side, and the same word accompanied by a colorful illustration from Eric Carle on the other to help teach the foundations of reading. Kids can learn to recognize the word along with its picture and then move to reading the word without the visual cues when they’re ready. With 50 cards in the set, your child will have plenty of opportunities to practice and master their skills.With bright and colorful artwork that children know and love,The World of Eric Carle First Words Flashcardsare a great tool to promote language and literacy skills for your little learner.

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for the first day of school in this new tabbed board book!Follow The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends through the school day as they dance along in music lessons, read at quiet time, and paint a wonderful picture to take home.What's the best part of a school day?With8 chunky tabs this tabbed board book is perfect for reassuring little caterpillars starting at a new school or nursery and introducing them to a new daily routine away from home.Share more first experiences with The Very Hungry Caterpillar:The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Breakfast: A counting bookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's First 100 AnimalsThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's First 100 WordsThank You, Teacher with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Join the Very Lonely Firefly and nighttime friends in this touch-and-feel adventure!Greet a new friend with each turn of the page as you explore the night with The Very Lonely Firefly. Interactive text encourages young readers to feel and think about each texture they encounter, and Eric Carle's colorful art sets each delightful scene. Classic characters come to life in this interactive board book--perfect for little hands!

Learn why it gets hot outside with the help of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this nonfiction story, young readers will discover what makes hot weather happen. The wonders of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around weather, featuring simple text and Eric Carle's classic illustrations!

Spend a day at the beach with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!It's time for some fun in the sun! Play with beach toys, collect seashells, and splash in the water in this tabbed board book with easy-to-flip tabs, easy-to-read text, and easy-to-love Eric Carle art featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Learn why it rains with the help of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this nonfiction story, young readers can discover what rain is and why it falls. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around weather, featuring simple text and Eric Carle's classic illustrations!

Discover your favourite farm animals with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this bright and bold lift-the-flap book!On the farm, animals are grazing happily. Have a close look up and down - what creatures can you see?Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this new interactive lift-and-learn board book filled with beautiful farmyard scenes to explore and hidden animals to discover inside the barn, behind the tractor, clambering on the hay bales and more!Perfect for little ones who love the outdoors, animals, tractors and all things you can find on the farm!Discover more interactive stories with The Very Hungry Caterpillar:The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Bug HuntThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Magnet BookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Finger Puppet BookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Nature Sticker and Colouring

Celebrate spring with search-and-find fun in this Easter basket-shaped board book perfect for fans ofThe Very Hungry Caterpillar!Featuring the classic characterThe Very Hungry Caterpillar, this vibrant Easter basket-shaped book is a celebration of springtime. See if you can spot The Very Hungry Caterpillar among Easter eggs, candy, bunnies, and more! With Eric Carle's bright, colorful illustrations, this is the perfect addition to every child’s library or Easter basket!

Star in your own story with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this charming customizable book, little ones will look forward to hearing just how much The Very Hungry Caterpillar loves them. From the ways they play and share, to the ways they dream big, this story celebrates a child's many wonderful qualities and empowers them to love themselves. A perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, birthdays, and more!

A band new festive adventure for The Very Hungry Caterpillar - with flaps and a pop up!Have fun with The Very Hungry Caterpillar this Christmas in this magical new adventure - with a chunky flaps to explore and a festive pop on the final page. With its simple rhyming text, vivid artwork and interactive elements on every page this new story is perfect for toddlers everywhere.

Join The Very Busy Spider and her forest friends in this touch-and-feel adventure!Greet a new friend with each turn of the page as you explore the forest with The Very Busy Spider. Interactive text encourages young readers to feel and think about each texture they encounter, and Eric Carle's colorful art sets each delightful scene. Classic characters come to life in this sensational story--perfect for little hands!

Say good night with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!Young readers can snuggle up with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this gentle picture book perfect for bedtime! Ease little ones to sleep with lullaby-like text and soothing art from the World of Eric Carle.

A delicious first introduction to coloursJoin The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he eats his way through many different lunch foods and learns all about colours. This bright and bold board book with die-cut holes is perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and it's ideal for all toddlers discovering the joy of food.

Discover the colors of the rainbow with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this delightful board book with rainbow-colored edges, young readers will experience a different vibrant shade on each spread. Find the red ladybug, the green tree, and more in this bright book featuring fun things in every color of the rainbow!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar plays hide-and-seek in this joyful finger trail lift-the-flap book!Who jumps above the waves as they travel far and wide? A joyful, leaping dolphin with a baby by her side!Play hide-and-seek with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this fantastic finger trail lift-the-flap book! With a gentle rhyming narrative and an introduction to ocean friends, this book is perfect for little explorers.

Slow down with the Sloth of Eric Carle's original story in this unabridged, sturdy board book, perfect for even the youngest readers!Slowly, slowly, slowly . . . that's how the sloth lives.Set in the lush world of the tropical rainforest, this board book edition of Eric Carle's original picture book is an exquisite showcase of his colorful collage art with a meaningful message: Relax! Take a break and enjoy your world. See if you can saunter instead of sprint, and remember to appreciate the merits of a leisurely way of life.

A brand new Easter adventure for The Very Hungry CaterpillarHelp The Very Hungry Caterpillar hunt for Easter eggs in this vivid new story with die-cut pages throughout. With its simple rhyming text and die-cut shapes throughout, this Easter adventure is perfect for curious toddlers everywhere.

Explore the animal kingdom through the eyes of bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle with this alphabetized treasury of animal illustrations, featuring beloved classic characters as well as exclusive, never-before-seen art.Internationally known for his bright, bold, collage-style illustrations, Eric Carle has created a world of bestselling animal characters throughout his remarkable career. From The Very Hungry Caterpillar to The Very Busy Spider to Brown Bear, his animals have captured the attention and hearts of readers everywhere, especially the very young.This impressive collection of art has been crafted with those young fans in mind, as an alphabetical offering of creatures in all shapes and sizes, with peek-through holes, gatefolds, and other surprises to discover. Fan-favorites, like the famous Hungry Caterpillar and Grouchy Ladybug, sit alongside never-before-seen hippos, ostriches, and jellyfish. With 172 pages of sketches, drawings, paintings, sculptures, and collage

Perfect for fans of the New York Times bestseller Hugs and Kisses for the Grouchy Ladybug and 1, 2, 3 with the 10 Little Rubber Ducks From the World of Eric Carle comes a brand-new book starring the Grouchy Ladybug, a favorite character for over 40 years.Spring Sings for the Grouchy Ladybug celebrates the new life that blossoms during spring. The animals are playing outside, the flowers are blooming, and everyone is joyous--even Grouchy Ladybug Eric Carle's signature bright collage illustrations feature leaping frogs, buzzing bees, friendly turtles, singing birds, dancing butterflies, and more springtime scenes that make this is a great gift for Easter

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his garden friends in this touch-and-feel adventure!Greet a new friend with each turn of the page as you explore the garden with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Interactive and educational text encourages young readers to feel and think about each texture they encounter, and Eric Carle's colorful art sets each delightful scene. Classic characters come to life in this sensational story perfect for little hands!

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar on a fun lift-the-flap Easter egg hunt!Meet friendly farmyard animals and lift the flaps on every page to help The Very Hungry Caterpillar hunt for Easter eggs. Will you find them all? This is a delightful seasonal lift-the-flap adventure with big flaps that are perfect for little hands.

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for one of his favorite parts of the day: snack time!The Very Hungry Caterpillar is very hungry . . . for snacks! With die-cut pages, a simple narrative, and beautiful artwork from Eric Carle, this interactive board book is the perfect way to introduce the concept of opposites. From sweet grapes to salty peanuts, there's something everyone will enjoy. This book will become a staple in the kitchen for even the littlest food critic in training!

On an icy Christmas Eve, beneath a setting sun,a group of penguins huddle . . .. . . goodnight, little one!It's Christmas Eve and The Very Hungry Caterpillar is exploring a magical snowy landscape. Join him as he says goodnight to some baby animal friends before the magic can begin . . .With chunky flaps to lift on every page and gentle rhyming text, this is the perfect festive bedtime read for babies and toddlers.

Ring in the holidays with festive search-and-find fun in this Christmas tree-shaped board book perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Featuring the classic character The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this cheerful Christmas tree-shaped book is a celebration of the season. See if you can spot The Very Hungry Caterpillar among ornaments, candy canes, gifts, and more! With Eric Carle's bright, colorful illustrations, this is the perfect addition to every child's library and a wonderful gift for the holidays!

100 delightful postcards featuring iconic artwork from Eric Carle's beloved children's books, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?This box of 100 postcards is both a celebration of Eric Carle's most beloved storybook characters and a colorful explosion of nostalgia. Fifty pieces of Carle's vibrant artwork are printed on hefty, glossy cards, capturing the brightness and warmth of The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; The Grouchy Ladybug; The Mixed-Up Chameleon; and more. Each design is printed twice so you can keep one and send one. Send cards to friends and family, use them as gift tags or in craft projects, or frame and keep them for yourself!

There are so many ways to spend a cool fall day. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and explore everything the season has to offer!Celebrate fall with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends in this exploration of the season. Young readers can learn all about seasonal sensory experiences, like looking at the leaves as they change color, listening to the whooshing wind, feeling the warmth of a warm cozy sweater, and so much more!

Join The Very Hungry Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of all the ways a teacher helps you learn and grow. A delightful mini-hardback featuring Eric Carle's bright and distinctive artwork and sweet, lyrical text. This little book of joy is the perfect gift for the end of term, or any day you want to say .. . thank you, Teacher!

Help The Very Hungry Caterpillar hunt for minibeasts!Look up, look down, look closely - which bugs can you find? A brilliant new lift-and-learn board book filled with beautiful wildlife scenes to explore and fascinating creatures to discover. This is a must-have for little hungry minds everywhere. Discover other Very Hungry Caterpillar books:- The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Hide and Seek - The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Magnet Book - The Very Hungry Caterpillar Finger Puppet Book- The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Nature Sticker and Colouring

Celebrate exactly what makes you YOU in this paper-over-board book from Eric Carle that champions self-expression and self-love. Whether silly, curious, sad, or glad, this book reminds kids to be proud to be themselves and to embrace the many faces of YOU. Inspiring and uplifting, this book is perfect for graduation!Be you.Follow your heart and your imagination.Be silly.Laugh and smile and dance for all to see.Be curious.Explore near and far and discover something new.Be sad.A little rain makes sunny days even brighter.Be glad.Play with friends and share your gifts with the world.Be proud of who you are.Wonderful you!Just being you makes the world special, too!With beautiful artwork from the amazing World of Eric Carle, featuring an array of kids and lovely spare text, Wonderful You! encourages the youngest of readers to be proud of who they are and to celebrate what makes them unique every single day.

A brand new Easter adventure with The Very Hungry CaterpillarJoin The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he explores the outdoors! Meeting lots of friendly creatures for a delicious Easter picnic. Packed with bright illustrations and easy-to-read sentences, this board book is perfect for little hands. With a sparkly fold-out surprise at the end, young readers will adore this Easter twist on the classic tale.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar visits the North Pole for this magical festive tale! In a far-off frosty land where starlight fills the sky,a man with snow white hair has a twinkle in his eye. In this brand new tale, join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he helps Father Christmas get ready for his big night. He's got to wrap up warm, feed the reindeer and load presents onto the sleigh - all before the magic can begin! With its simple rhyming text, vivid artwork and fold-out festive surprise this new story is filled with all the excitement and wonder of Christmas.

Exuberantly coloured artwork and favourite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colours. Each spread leads seamlessly into the next and young children will delight in Eric Carle's colourful collage animals and simple repetitive language.

Help The Very Hungry Caterpillar hunt for tasty treats this Halloween!This is an irresistible new Halloween adventure with spooky creatures to count on every page and a trick or treat surprise at the

Interactive elements makes this board book ideal for little hands!Who is in the forest where it's bright and sunny? Busy, buzzing bees making tasty honey! Play hide-and-seek with The Very Hungry Cater

Join the Very Busy Spider and all her friends in this classic story, newly joining the premier reader line, Step into Reading A spider, blown by the wind to a fence post near a farm yard, begins to build her web and cannot be distracted from the task at hand--not by the horse, cow, sheep, goat, or dog. But when the rooster asks if she wants to catch a pesky fly, the busy spider is able to catch it in her web immediately Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is playing hide and seek in the wild in this joyful finger trail lift-the-flap book!Who is in the tall grass shaded from the sun?A pride of sleepy lions playing, having fun