Staff Pick · Children’s

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

4.8

A celebrated work of children’s selected for its enduring craft, ideas, and appeal to curious readers.

Part of the Literary Book Shelf catalog: a reader-first collection of significant, rewarding books across genres and generations.

About the author

Eric Carle

Eric Carle is the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, featured in our curated catalog.

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