The very hungry caterpillar
| dc.contributor.author | Eric Carle | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-07-27T07:13:25Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-07-27T07:13:25Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1997-06-16 | |
| dc.description | "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle is a beloved children's book renowned for its vibrant illustrations and simple, engaging text. The book features a caterpillar that begins as a tiny, very hungry creature. Over the course of a week, it eats its way through an array of foods, including fruits like apples, pears, and plums, as well as more indulgent treats like chocolate cake and ice cream. The story is structured with repetitive, rhythmic text that helps young readers anticipate what comes next, while the bright, collage-style illustrations capture the caterpillar's increasing appetite and eventual transformation. Each page features a die-cut hole that reveals the caterpillar's progress through its meals, making the book interactive and visually appealing. | |
| dc.description.abstract | The Very Hungry Caterpillar" is a classic children's book written by Eric Carle. It tells the story of a small caterpillar who is very hungry. Over the course of several days, the caterpillar eats through a variety of foods, including fruits, pastries, and other treats. Each day, the caterpillar eats more than the day before, and by the end of the week, it feels very full and begins to feel sick from overeating. After eating so much, the caterpillar spins itself into a cocoon and rests for several weeks. Eventually, it emerges as a beautiful butterfly, having undergone a remarkable transformation. The story is celebrated for its simple text, colorful illustrations, and its introduction to the concepts of counting, days of the week, and the life cycle of a butterfly. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://digitallibrary.thecityschool.edu.pk:4000/handle/123456789/244 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Philomel Books | |
| dc.title | The very hungry caterpillar |