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The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle

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Carle's blocky, beautiful art follows a ravenous little caterpillar who munches his way through an enormous amount of food before encasing himself in a cocoon and emerging as a butterfly. — A.W.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Carle's blocky, beautiful art follows a ravenous little caterpillar who munches his way through an enormous amount of food before encasing himself in a cocoon and emerging as a butterfly.

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Details Writer: Eric Carle; Genre: Kids and Family; Publisher: Philomel

Publisher's statement: 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. —from Amazon.com
Originally posted Jul 08, 2012
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