FROM OUR EDITORS

Eric Carle's much-loved classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, is bigger and better in this extra-large special edition. Perfect for classrooms or family read-alouds, this awesome version features a cardboard carrying case and one adorable caterpillar plush. Kids can follow the snuggly star as he eats his way to a bellyache. Young readers will love joining in the fun, as they move the curvy caterpillar through the pages depicting his many meals, from pears and plums to Swiss cheese and sausage. And don't worry about wear and tear -- sturdy cardboard and quality plush is sure to endure many a chubby finger. After the well-fed insect relaxes in his cocoon, kids are treated to a wondrous sight as he emerges as a glorious butterfly. The colorful details are even more striking in this large edition, offering readers a closer look at the winged beauty.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Here is the large edition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar that parents and teachers have been waiting for! Packaged in a delightful cardboard suitcase, a newly-designed, irresistible plush caterpillar peeks out from behind a giant board book edition of Eric Carle's perennial classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. As the caterpillar in the story eats his way from one food to the next, children can help our famished friend travel through the holes in the book. Easily transportable in its cardboard case, this large package is perfect for both homes and classrooms.