
The Very Hungry Caterpillar also lets readers identify different fruits and other foods, and match them with their corresponding colors in Carle's signature multimedia collage illustrations. They delight in turning the flaps and poking their fingers through the holes the ever-munching caterpillar has left behind. Kids love the colorful pictures and the counting game as the foods are listed in sets (one apple, two pears, etc., up to five oranges). It even carries a subtle message that healthy foods - like a leaf - are better for you, while eating too much sugary food could give you a stomachache like the caterpillar gets. It teaches kids the days of the week and what food the caterpillar eats, and even offers a little counting lesson.

Parents need to know that Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a beloved kids' classic that babies and toddlers adore. This is quickly fixed, however, by a single green leaf.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Violence & Scariness in your kid's entertainment guide. Momentary scare when caterpillar experiences a stomachache after overindulging in a variety of foods.
