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It’s hard to believe! The Very Hungry Caterpillar is celebrating its 45th Anniversary! This preschool classic by Eric Carle was one of Luv’s very favorite board books when she was a tot and now she enjoys reading it to her little brother!
Did you know?
Since its publication in 1969, 36 million copies of the book have sold worldwide and it has been published in 55 languages. That year the book was also named one of the best children’s books of the year by The New York Times, and it has since become a beloved, must-own classic. Today, every 30 seconds, somewhere in the world, a copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar is sold.
It is truly a beloved story in our home. So much so that The Very Hungry Caterpillar was the theme for Bugsy’s first birthday party! I thought it was quite fitting given his nickname… and considering how much the boy loves to eat. Ha!
Suffice to say, the Very Hungry Caterpillar will always hold a special place in our hearts. I can only guess that when our children become parents, they will still be hungry for this classic as well! I also hope Bugsy will appreciate reading his keepsake copy with his children, and revisit the “wishes” loved ones left for him on his first birthday.
The anniversary will be officially celebrated on the annual “Very Hungry Caterpillar Day” which takes place every year on the first day of spring. Yes! On March 20th grab your book and celebrate! We will, for sure. It’s a good thing I kept all the decorations from his party! *wink*
Buy:
You can pick up a copy at just about any local bookstore and online! The Very Hungry Caterpillar
is available in hardcover, board book, paperback, and audio!
Connect:
Feel free to connect with The World of Eric Carle on Facebook and with Penguin on Facebook and Twitter!
Win:
One lucky Eighty MPH Mom reader will win The Very Hungry Caterpillar Anniversary Prize Pack!
Includes: A limited edition anniversary tote and a copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar board book.
Open to residents of the US – Open until March 24 @ 9pm PST
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* [Erin received the mentioned product{s}, free of charge, to facilitate her review. All opinions are those of the reviewer only. Review product & giveaway prize provided by Penguin Kids.↩
Seyma Shabbir
It is a great book for kids, easy to read and simple and colorful. There is nothing to scare kids either.
Janet W.
I’m still hungry for this book because I’d love for my grandsons to experience it. It’s very easy for them to read and I think it will engage them.
Cheryl B.
I love how my Grand-daughter connects with the book. She loves the colors, the illustrations and best of all the Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Sara Grivas
Spans 3 generations! Loved it as a kid. Loved it for my own children and now, love it for my grand babies!!
Tonya Filleman
I really don’t have personal experience with it. For whatever reason, I never read it growing up, but my kids LOVE IT. They are ALWAYS talking about Eric Carle and how great he is!
Ani
We still love this book because it’s a classic with all the bright colors and new surprises on each page!
Robert Brown
This was the first book we got for our daughter, and we enjoyed reading it nearly every night to her growing up.
Robin O
This is just a fabulous book, and I would love to share it with my children! Thank you!
Cynthia R
Classics such as this are good for any kid at any time, I have fond memories when I read this.
vickie couturier
because my kids loved it and now im sharing with the grandkids an they love it too
jennifer
I loved this book as a child and I would love to share with my kids!
Helga
I loved his books as a kid and want to give this to my nephew!
Colleen Maurina
I have always loved this book. It is a fun way to teach children colors and to let them know they are all special!
D Schmidt
My favorite memory is reading this book as a young child with my Mother, I love the part when he turns into a beautiful butterfly.
April Brenay
I remember my Dad reading me this book, he loved it and when he would go TDY it was never the same when my Mom read it. We wanted Dad!
Kelly Massman
This is the first book my son ever read to me. At the end, he said …”and POP, out come a BOOtiful butterfly.”
Patti Hess
I am still hungry because this is a great book! Its worth keeping for the children to come
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courtney b
i loved this book, it is so classic I would love to read it to my lil girl !:)
Candice
I remember loving this book. I would love to introduce it to my nephew.
Beanybopp
I remember reading it in school….I think everyone did and I would love for our son to have a copy of his own!
nickie
I love this book, I would share it with my nieces and nephews.
mrsshukra
My child’s favorite book, so many good memories! Eric Carle’s best!
Nicole Sender
My children and I love this book, and now my grand kids do also. The illustrations are awesome.
Jennifer Rote
I’ve never read this and would like to share it with my grandson.
Cynthia C
I read this book to my kids over and over when they were small.
Janice Crespo
Amy used to love this book when she was little and I would love to continue the tradition and give her son, my grandson Carter, this prize pack – thanks for the chance!
Jamie Brigham
I remember picking a letter on the alphabet carpet in kindergarten back in 88 and we’d sit on our letter while the teacher read the story using the massive teacher edition books and we’d use egg cartons to make caterpillars.
Alvina Castro
I love it because its a story that doesn’t age. Its fun and kid friendly and great all ages. I love it to this day
Kimberly Schotz
Nothing is better than reading your grandchild a book your child loved when they were little. This book is a classic
Stephanie Galbraith
I am still hungry for this book, because I would like to share my childhood memories with my children.
sandra davis
i am still hungry because my kids loved this and i would love to share this with my little niece so she can enjoy
Jennifer T.
I’d love to share this classic with my son. He would love the bright illustrations and chomping of the caterpillar with the surprise ending.
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Jenn McClearn
my 4 year old loves this story, I would love to win so I could share it with my 2 year old as well
Rachel H.
This was my favorite book as a child, and now I read it to my kids!
Leann L
My 5 year old has really been getting into books & he would definitely love this book. The bright colors & illustration is sure to grab ones attention. I used to read it to my niece & nephew & would love my son to have one of his own.
Maureen
I love how my son used to recite this book way before he could read. It was soooooo cute!
Maureen
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Brooke thomas
Love this book – read it to my oldest and hoping my youngest enjoys it
kelly willis
this has been my favorite since i was little and now my little guys love it and there is so many activities you can do with this book
Tara T.
I remember checking out this book from the library when I was little. So glad it’s still around.
Kecia
My 3 year old loves this book! We read it about 3 nights a week for bedtime.
tami p
my kids love this book!
Xty Cruz
The story and the illustration is great
Sara
I am still hungry for it because my son loves to read it over and over again, and I love to see his interest in learning and reading at such a young age
christine jessamine
I loved reading this as a kid. I would love to share those memories with my kids
Janet Woodling
The Very Hungry Caterpillar was a classroom staple in my 20 years as a Pre-K teacher.
Sharon Kaminski
I like the whole concept of the book, it is great. I love caterpillars.
Cassandra Eastman
We read this book almost everyday because my children love it, they think it’s silly and they love the drawings!
amy
I love when my 2 year old asks me to read him “Caterpillar”
Tamar
I love eating lots of yummy food.
Linda Meyers-Gabbard
I would love to win this awesome giveaway for my niece Stella so she can enjoy this great story too. It is nice to see that some things do last.
Jessica
I love this story and would love to share is with my nieces
Tejas Tavernie
This book was my absolute favorite as a child and I would love to have it to pass the story on!
Marilyn Nawara
It’s a classic — love the caterpillar!
Crystal
My favorite memory is reading the story to my three “caterpillars”. They can “read” it from hearing it read to them.
Peppin
My two year-old picks this book for me to read to him all the time. He loves the colorful illustrations of food.
Amanda L.
I always loved this book when I was a small child. I remember going to the library with my older sister and always wanting to check out this book.
Rachel R.
We love the artwork in this! And it so subtly incorporates things little ones need to learn: sequencing, days of the week, etc. It just balances everything perfectly.
kayla hyde
I remember reading this when I was in elementary school!
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tara darity
always been my favorite book!!
Lisa V.
I’m still hungry for it because I want to share it with my grandchild.
Mihaela Day
I’m still hungry for this book because I never read it 🙂
Linda G.
My daughter loved it growing up, it was one of her favorite books.
Erica C.
I like this book a lot…would be great to own!
GLICERIA oNG
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Diane Hamel
This is my favorite book,,,,i would love to win it
Lisa Ehrman
This is a very colorful book, and the colors bring back such fond memories.
Susan Robbins
This book was read by all three of my children and was always available in their classrooms and is such a lovely book.
Charlene
I loved this book when I was a kid & now I enjoy reading it with my kids 🙂
Jessica
I read this book to my son and want to get one for my niece
Jodie Rosenblum
I like this book still because of the illustrations.
Terri Deeds
I love it because it’s such a simple, beautiful story!
Karen Drake
I am hungry for this book so I can share the story with my granddaughter.
Jennifer Barr
I remember this book and would love to have it for my grandchild.
Laurie Emerson
I am still hungry for this book as it brings back so many wonderful memories of my dad reading it to me at bedtime. When I read it to my own children I can still see him sitting there with a big smile reading it.
tina d reynolds
This is one of the first books I read too my oldest and I still enjoy reading it to my youngest and the older two still come and listen as I share
Sand
I loved this book as a kid and would love to share it with my nephew.
Candie L
When I worked at the preschool, this was a book the kids always begged for me to read Thank you
Debbie Hinson
This brings back so many memories…heart warming!
susan smoaks
Today I am still hungry because i am eating healthy after pigging out all weekend.
Melanie Montgomery
I love the beautiful illustrations.
Wendi S
I have always loved the book and my sons are huge Eric Carle “anything” Fans. They never get enough.
jamielee kimball
This book is an absolute classic. It engages all children and when I read this to my daughter in the library, she LOVED it! Would be a great book at home! 🙂
amanda whitley
i want to share this classic with my kids.
laura ari
I remember this book as a child, now I share it with my preschool class!
Sherry Conrad
Still hungry, and can’t wait to share it with my newest grandson. 🙂
Carolyn Daley
I believe the Hungry Caterpillar would make a great gift for my nephew. It is one of the classics that should be read to young children.
Jenny Q.
This really is one of my favorite books. My oldest son loved it when he was little and now I am reading it to my youngest! It is a great book!
Mindy DeLisi
My daughter saw this book at a place we went to. She recognized the book from school and ran for it. She would love her own copy!!!
Lauren Harmon
I would love to have this book in the collection I am putting together for our future foster kids! The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a classic, it’s one of the best!
Leanne G
I have great memories of reading this book to my 3 girls. They memories are filled with laughter and smiles!
Rochel S
I loved this book as a kid! I know my son would love it too, wouldlove to be able to share it with him!