The Very Hungry Caterpillar tells the story of a tiny caterpillar's journey to become a beautiful butterfly. The story follows the caterpillar as it hatches from an egg and begins to eat its way through various foods, growing bigger and bigger each day. After indulging in a feast of fruits, sweets, and other treats, the caterpillar forms a cocoon and emerges as a magnificent butterfly. In the classroom, The Very Hungry Caterpillar can be used to support early literacy skills and introduce young children to concepts such as counting, sequencing, and healthy eating. Teachers can incorporate the book into lessons on nature, life cycles, and nutrition.

Reading level k-1
American Institute of Graphic Arts Award in 1970, the Best Children's Books of England in 1970, the Selection du Grand Prix des Treize in France in 1972, and the Nakamori Reader's Prize in Japan in 1975

Independent Reading Level: Grades K-1
Awards: American Institute of Graphic Arts Award in 1970, the Best Children's Books of England in 1970, the Selection du Grand Prix des Treize in France in 1972, and the Nakamori Reader's Prize in Japan in 1975.

When Nicki drops one of his new white mittens in the snow, he doesn't even notice it's missing. One by one, the woodland animals discover the mitten and crawl inside, each one larger than the last.

Animal