The Very Hungry Caterpillar 5 Books Collection Set by Eric Carle - Ages 3-5 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sticker Book
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sticker Paradise
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Carry Pack
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Placemats

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Puffin
Age Range: Ages 3-5 (Preschool-Kindergarten)

Overview
This 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.

About the Books
The 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.

Key Benefits

• Brings together the original classic story plus four themed companion pieces in one bundle
• Sticker activities build fine motor skills and encourage independent storytelling
• Compact Carry Pack makes it easy to take favorite stories on trips and car rides
• Placemats turn everyday mealtimes into a fun, low-pressure learning moment
• Bright, collage-style Eric Carle artwork appeals to toddlers and preschoolers alike
• A ready-made gift for baby showers, birthdays, or a first classroom library

Book-by-Book Guide
The Very Hungry Caterpillar — the original classic that follows a caterpillar's week of eating and its transformation into a butterfly.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sticker Book — a companion activity book with reusable stickers themed around scenes from the story.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sticker Paradise — a further sticker activity title that lets children build and decorate their own caterpillar scenes.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Carry Pack — a portable pack that keeps the caterpillar stories together for travel and on-the-go reading.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Placemats — a set of mealtime placemats featuring Eric Carle's artwork to brighten everyday meals.

About the Author
Eric 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.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This 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.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.