{"product_id":"very-hungry-caterpillar-eric-carle","title":"The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklounge.lk\/product-category\/children\/\"\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/a\u003e by Eric Carle is a colourful and imaginative picture book that has introduced generations of young readers to counting, food, days of the week, growth and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story begins when a tiny caterpillar emerges from an egg. He is extremely hungry and starts searching for something to eat. As the days pass, he eats his way through a growing selection of foods before completing an extraordinary transformation into a beautiful butterfly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEric Carle’s bold illustrations, simple language and distinctive page design make the story easy for young children to follow and enjoyable to revisit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle follows the caterpillar’s journey over the course of a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren can watch as the caterpillar eats different quantities of food on successive days. The repeated structure encourages young readers to anticipate what happens next and participate while an adult reads aloud.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents and caregivers can ask:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat did the caterpillar eat?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow many pieces can you count?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich day comes next?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs the caterpillar still hungry?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich food would you choose?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat happens to the caterpillar at the end?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich page is your favourite?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese questions encourage observation, memory, early comprehension and conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePractise Counting with the Caterpillar\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle can be used to introduce simple counting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the caterpillar eats, children can point to each item and count it aloud. Adults can demonstrate one-to-one counting by touching each picture only once while saying the corresponding number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book can help children practise:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognising small quantities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaying numbers in sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting illustrated objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparing groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding more and fewer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting numbers with quantities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChecking a total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollowing an ordered pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren should be allowed to count at a comfortable pace. When a mistake occurs, calmly count the pictures together again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLearn the Days of the Week\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story’s repeated daily structure introduces the days of the week in a memorable way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents can say each day clearly and discuss which day comes before or after it. Children may gradually begin to remember the sequence through repeated readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated questions include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat day is it in the story?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich day comes next?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat did the caterpillar eat on Monday?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich day comes before Friday?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat do we usually do on this day?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis helps connect the story with familiar routines at home or preschool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore Food Vocabulary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hungry caterpillar eats a colourful selection of foods throughout his journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren can name the foods, identify their colours and talk about which ones they have tasted. Adults can also discuss the difference between foods enjoyed regularly and foods usually eaten occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUseful words may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHungry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story can also inspire children to draw a favourite fruit, count pieces of safe food or create a pretend meal for the caterpillar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Story About Growth and Change\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle introduces one of nature’s most memorable transformations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe caterpillar grows after eating, creates a protective covering and eventually emerges as a butterfly. This gives adults an opportunity to explain that living things grow and change over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung readers can discuss:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the caterpillar changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat happens before the butterfly appears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe colours on the butterfly’s wings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther animals that grow and change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow children change as they grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep explanations simple and suitable for the child’s age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEric Carle’s Distinctive Illustrations\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEric Carle wrote and illustrated the story using bold colours and textured collage-style artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bright pictures provide visual clues that support the simple text. Children can look for colours, shapes, foods and changes in the caterpillar’s size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pages also use holes associated with the caterpillar’s journey through the food, adding a tactile and visual element to the reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults can encourage children to examine the pictures carefully rather than rushing through the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDevelops Observation and Prediction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe repeated pattern allows young readers to predict what the caterpillar might do next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore turning a page, ask the child what they think the caterpillar will eat or whether he will still be hungry. Predictions do not need to be correct; the purpose is to encourage children to use clues and express an idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepeated reading may help children remember parts of the story and join in with familiar words or sequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEncourages Shared Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is suitable for reading with a parent, grandparent, caregiver, teacher or older sibling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShared reading can support:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory sequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual observation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaking confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoyment of books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults can read slowly, point to important illustrations and give children enough time to respond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScreen-Free Early-Learning Activity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book offers a hands-on alternative to mobile phones, tablets, television and video games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren participate by holding the book, looking at pictures, counting, pointing, answering questions and retelling parts of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated screen-free activities include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting toy fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSorting objects by colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking a caterpillar with paper circles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawing a butterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArranging day-of-the-week cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching foods with their names\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActing out the caterpillar’s movements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for caterpillars and butterflies outdoors with adult supervision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Classic Gift for Young Readers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle makes a thoughtful addition to a child’s first library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt may be suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthdays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew baby gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreschool collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly-learning activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBedtime stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEric Carle collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren beginning to count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts combination of a simple story, colourful art and educational themes allows it to be enjoyed at several stages of early childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct title: The Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003cbr\u003e SEO product title: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle\u003cbr\u003e Author and illustrator: Eric Carle\u003cbr\u003e Series: The Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003cbr\u003e Publisher\/Imprint: Puffin\u003cbr\u003e Format: Paperback picture book\u003cbr\u003e Language: English\u003cbr\u003e Page count: 28 pages\u003cbr\u003e ISBN-13: 9780140569322\u003cbr\u003e ISBN-10: 0140569324\u003cbr\u003e Publication date: 28 November 2002\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: 295 × 3 × 209 mm\u003cbr\u003e Publisher-listed weight: 163 grams\u003cbr\u003e Themes: Counting, food, days of the week, growth and transformation\u003cbr\u003e Suitable for: Shared reading, early learning and classic children’s collections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle combines a memorable story, bold illustrations and valuable early-learning themes in one classic picture book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren can count food, learn the days of the week, develop vocabulary and follow the caterpillar’s remarkable transformation. The repeated storytelling pattern encourages prediction and participation during shared reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle for a colourful reading adventure filled with food, numbers, nature and an unforgettable butterfly transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore our complete children’s classic books collection to discover more picture books, early-learning stories and timeless family favourites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eView the official publication details for\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.uk\/books\/37091\/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-by-eric-carle\/9780140569322\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle on Penguin Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Lounge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67987065700627,"sku":"2522","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"LKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/1890\/2547\/files\/The-Very-Hungry-Caterpillar.jpg?v=1794308621","url":"https:\/\/mo.lk\/products\/very-hungry-caterpillar-eric-carle","provider":"MO Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}