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The Very Hungry Caterpillars Eid A Lift-the-Flap Book by Eric Carle

by Eric Carle

Book Details

Publisher:Penguin
Published:2020-02-04
Pages:22
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1524786322

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

The Very Hungry Caterpillar has eaten its way into the hearts of millions. In this interactive, lift-the-flap take on the classic story, children can search for everyone's favorite caterpillar. Where Is The Very Hungry Caterpillar? With a lift-flap on every spread, this sturdy casebound board book lets little readers join in the fun as they search for this beloved character. Is he hiding in the grass? No, that's a chirpy cricket. Is he nibbling the strawberry? No, that's an ant. Find out where e

Our Review

This interactive lift-the-flap board book brings Eric Carle's iconic caterpillar to life through a delightful hide-and-seek adventure that engages young readers' curiosity. Children will love exploring each vibrant spread, lifting sturdy flaps to discover which creature might be hiding underneathβ€”from chirping crickets in the grass to ants nibbling strawberries. The familiar collage-style illustrations and rhythmic guessing game create an immersive reading experience that builds anticipation with every page turn. This hands-on format transforms storytime into an active discovery process that holds toddlers' attention while reinforcing early literacy concepts.

What sets this book apart is how it adapts a beloved character into a format perfectly suited for little hands and developing minds. The repetitive questioning pattern encourages prediction skills, while the sturdy flaps withstand enthusiastic participation from the youngest readers. Parents will appreciate how this interactive element extends beyond simple storytelling to foster observation and memory development. For families seeking engaging board books that blend classic storytelling with tactile learning, this hide-and-seek adventure delivers joyful moments of discovery that children will want to experience again and again.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction