{"title":"The Very Hungry Caterpillar","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"very-hungry-caterpillar-5-books-collection-set-eric-carle-ages-3-5-paperback","title":"The Very Hungry Caterpillar 5 Books Collection Set by Eric Carle - Ages 3-5 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Sticker Book\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Sticker Paradise\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Carry Pack\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Placemats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Puffin\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 3-5 (Preschool-Kindergarten)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis five-piece paperback collection brings together Eric Carle's beloved caterpillar in one family-friendly bundle. At its heart sits the original picture book classic, joined by two sticker activity companions, a handy carry pack, and a set of mealtime placemats. Together they extend the story's gentle themes of counting, growth, and transformation into hands-on play, making the set a natural fit for toddlers and preschoolers who already love the caterpillar's colorful, collage-style world. It's a ready-made bundle for storytime, quiet play, and everyday routines alike, giving parents one simple gift that covers reading, crafting, and mealtime together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original story follows a tiny, newly hatched caterpillar as it eats its way through a colorful array of foods across a week, before wrapping itself into a cocoon and finally emerging as a butterfly. Told in Eric Carle's signature hand-painted tissue-paper collage art, the book quietly introduces counting, the days of the week, and the natural cycle of growth to very young listeners. Rounding out the bundle, the Sticker Book and Sticker Paradise give children reusable stickers to recreate caterpillar scenes, name foods, and build their own pictures, turning familiar page turns into an active, hands-on experience that supports fine motor skills and early storytelling. The Carry Pack offers a compact, portable way to keep favorite caterpillar stories together for trips, car rides, and visits to grandma's house, while the Placemats bring Carle's bright illustrations to the table, turning snack time and dinner into a small daily celebration of a well-loved character. Assembled as a single set, these five pieces let a family build a little routine around one gentle story world—reading together at bedtime, sticking and coloring on a rainy afternoon, and spotting the caterpillar again at breakfast. It's an easy way to introduce a classic character across several everyday moments, rather than through a single book alone, and makes a thoughtful bundle for a nursery shelf, a diaper bag, or a preschool classroom library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings together the original classic story plus four themed companion pieces in one bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticker activities build fine motor skills and encourage independent storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Carry Pack makes it easy to take favorite stories on trips and car rides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacemats turn everyday mealtimes into a fun, low-pressure learning moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, collage-style Eric Carle artwork appeals to toddlers and preschoolers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA ready-made gift for baby showers, birthdays, or a first classroom library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Very Hungry Caterpillar — the original classic that follows a caterpillar's week of eating and its transformation into a butterfly.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Sticker Book — a companion activity book with reusable stickers themed around scenes from the story.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Sticker Paradise — a further sticker activity title that lets children build and decorate their own caterpillar scenes.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Carry Pack — a portable pack that keeps the caterpillar stories together for travel and on-the-go reading.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Placemats — a set of mealtime placemats featuring Eric Carle's artwork to brighten everyday meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEric Carle (1929-2021) was an American author and illustrator best known for creating The Very Hungry Caterpillar, first published in 1969. He developed a distinctive collage technique, hand-painting tissue paper before cutting and layering it to build his bright, textured illustrations. Over his career, Carle wrote and illustrated dozens of picture books for young children, many exploring nature, growth, and the wonder of the everyday world. His caterpillar character has become one of the most recognizable figures in children's publishing, appearing in books, activity sets, and merchandise loved by generations of young readers and their families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis bundle turns one beloved caterpillar into a whole day of activities—story time, sticker play, travel reading, and mealtime fun all rolled together in a single paperback set. It's a warm, ready-made gift for a birthday, baby shower, or a new preschooler, plus a cheerful addition to any classroom reading nook or nursery shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eric Carle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57072667066742,"sku":"MAN-U2905-9786200150677","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/very-hungry-caterpillar-5-books-collection-eric-carle-paperback.jpg?v=1785757148"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/the-very-hungry-caterpillar.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}