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The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Giant hardcover edition Hardcover – Large Print, September 18, 2008

by Eric Carle (Author, Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 73,760 ratings
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Eric Carle?s The Very Hungry Caterpillar is now available in a limited, oversized hardcover edition? packaged in a beautiful, full-color keepsake box. Adhering to the highest production values in the industry, this timeless classic makes a big, bold splash that all ages will love. It?s an artistic achievement, perfect for collectors and young readers alike.

About the Author

Eric Carle lives in Northampton, Massachusetts. Visit the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Massachusetts.
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  1. Reading age
    1 - 3 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Lexile measure
    AD460L
  6. Dimensions
    13 x 1.25 x 17.75 inches
  7. Publisher
    Philomel Books
  8. Publication date
    September 18, 2008
  9. ISBN-10
    039925045X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0399250453
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Philomel Books; Deluxe edition (September 18, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 039925045X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399250453
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD460L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.95 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13 x 1.25 x 17.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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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 eaten its way into the hearts of literally millions of children all over the world and has been translated into more than 62 languages and sold over 41 million copies. Since the Caterpillar was published in 1969, Eric Carle has illustrated more than 70 books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote.

Carle says: "With many of my books I attempt to bridge the gap between the home and school. To me home represents, or should represent; warmth, security, toys, holding hands, being held. School is a strange and new place for a child. Will it be a happy place? There are new people, a teacher, classmates - will they be friendly? I believe the passage from home to school is the second biggest trauma of childhood; the first is, of course, being born. Indeed, in both cases we leave a place of warmth and protection for one that is unknown. The unknown often brings fear with it. In my books I try to counteract this fear, to replace it with a positive message. I believe that children are naturally creative and eager to learn. I want to show them that learning is really both fascinating and fun."

Eric Carle has two grown-up children, a son and a daughter. He divides his time between the Florida Keys and the hills of North Carolina.

For more information about Eric Carle and his books please visit:

The Official Eric Carle web site: http://www.eric-carle.com

Eric Carle's Blog: http://www.ericcarleblog.blogspot.com

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: http://www.carlemuseum.org

The World of Eric Carle Amazon UK page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/l/1658013031

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