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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Nov 12, 2007
Pros: Subtle introduction of all sorts of concepts
Cons: None
Summary: The Very Hungry Caterpillar is one of the most popular children’s books of all time. It author, Eric Carle, has written many books, and while some of his others are also quite charming, none of them are as delightful as the Caterpillar book. My ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 19, 2012
Pros: Creative layout, unique visuals, fun story
Cons: none
Summary: Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a children's literature classic, and with good reason. It's simple but creative, colorful, and memorable, a fun story for very young readers.The story begins with a tiny egg lying on a leaf in ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 25, 2012
Pros: Fun and colorful.
Cons: None.
Summary: The Very Hungry Caterpillar is such a timeless classic. I'm not sure how long this book has been around, but it was even a classic when I was a little kid which was seventeen years ago. It's just such a fun and enjoyable book to read to your kids, and ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 3, 2012
Pros: educational, colorful pictures, classic
Cons: can't think of any
Summary: As a preschool teacher, we have read many Eric Carle books, and they all seem to be big hits with the kids. In The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Carle not only helps teach counting, he also goes through the days of the week. Both of which children ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 11, 2012
Pros: Funny, easy to read and understand, and an excellant choice of "first books"
Cons: Can't really think of any.
Summary: This is going to sound extremely sentimental of me, but there is a point to the madness, I swear. This is one of the first books that I remember ever reading. Actually, it wasn't me that read it the first time, so much as my Kindergarten teacher, but it ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 11, 2012
Pros: Illustrations, Considered to be a classic
Cons: Way too short, No strong messages other than change
Summary: The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been around for years, as my parents used to read this to my brother and I, when we were very little. I have continued their tradition with my two and some change year old son, and this is not among his favorite ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 13, 2012
Pros: Well written, beautifully illustrated, teaches several valuable lessons, kids love it.
Cons: None
Summary: When my children were little, they all enjoyed being read to, and one of the books we enjoyed reading together was The Very Hungry Caterpillar. All of the children in the preschool where I volunteered for many years also enjoyed this wonderful ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 21, 2010
Pros: Creative illustrations and cute story.
Cons: Absolutely Nothing!
Summary: I remembered always reading “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” when I was small and I have always loved the sweet nature of this book. I still love this book to this very day! “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” is ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 3, 2010
Pros: A classic children's book
Cons: None at all
Summary: THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR ERIC CARLE I'm sure that a lot of you reading this review will remember having this book read to you as a child - I certainly remember reading it to all my children (and the eldest is now 38) and ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 3, 2010
Pros: A delightful story. Beautiful illustrations and a fantastic way to learn about life.
Cons: You have to read it over and over again!
Summary: Eric Carle's The Very Hungary Caterpillar has been our family favourite for more than 20 years. A classic for children (and adults) in my house.I first came across this lovely story when my daughter was given it as a present at 18 months ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 18, 2008
Pros: A variety of lessons, unique illustrations, beautiful story.
Cons: None.
Summary: I remember reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar when I was just a little girl in elementary school. Years later, before I became a mom, I bought the book on sale with the intention of reading it to my own children one day. Now I have two little ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 10, 2008
Pros: teaches about numbers, days of the week, healthy and unhealthy foods, science of caterpillars
Cons: none
Summary: I love Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar". I highly recommend it to anyone with preschoolers and think that it should be on the shelf in every library and home of young children. We start off with a young caterpillar that is hungry. On Monday, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 10, 2008
Pros: informative, and my son likes it!
Cons: none
Summary: One of the best I remember looking at board books when I was pregnant with my son a couple of years ago. I remember being so excited to see that the book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" was available in board book style. I remember my grandparents ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 16, 2007
Pros: Beautiful illustrations; Appealing story; Teaches numbers, food, days of the week, and metamorphosis
Cons: None.
Summary: Isn't everything in life a learning experience? One thing I've had to learn about recently is what it's like to be seriously involved with someone who already has a child. It doesn't sound that difficult, but oh, it can be. Not only did I have to ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 7, 2006
Pros: Early introduction of mathematics, sturdy, classic story with beautiful illustrations....
Cons: I can't name one.
Summary: When I was pregnant, before I started shopping for cribs, car seats, strollers or clothing, I began to accumulate books for my child's library. If there is one thing I'm passionate about it's reading, and I want my son to know the joys of reading at the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 25, 2005
Pros: Easy to follow; education mixed with fun; lovely illustrations
Cons: None
Summary: Even before she could talk, my young daughter loved this classic children's story, which recounts the transformation of a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. Written and illustrated by Eric Carle, this book comes in a number of formats. I'm ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 16, 2004
Pros: Cute story and kids don't even realize they are learning.
Cons: A bit pricey for a board book.
Summary: When selecting books for my children I tend to gravitate toward titles and authors that are familiar to me. That's why when I saw The Very Hungry Caterpillar board book I knew I just had to buy it. I remember reading it in first grade way back in the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 1, 2001
Pros: Unique, attractive illustrations and a charming storyline.
Cons: Mini version is portable, but too small for children to use.
Summary: A note to the Reader: It’s been a great challenge for me to sit down and pen this review down, especially after what happened here in October, and after my blinding Finals in November which practically left me brain-dead for several days, and made my ... read more
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Mar 22, 2007
Pros: Beautifully written and illustrated story
Cons: Nothing!!!
Summary: When considering what books to purchase for your child, don't pass up The Very Hungry Caterpillar. You and your child will enjoy the very colorful & fun illustrations. Eric Carle has written a story line that will intregue and delight your child over
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Aug 1, 2006
Pros: good for teaching your kids how to count,learn nutrion,days of the week,and science
Cons: none.
Summary: The very Hungry Caterpillar was written by Eric Carle this is one of his many classics thats kids love to read.The Very Hungry Caterpillar book tells about how he ate threw an apple on monda,y two pears on tuesday,three plums on wensday,and so on.through
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