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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Eric Carle

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 326 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Never received 1 out of 5 stars.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I remember loving this book as a child, so I was so excited to order it for my kindergarten class. Unfortunately, I purchased the book and never received it. Be careful what you order!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar 5 out of 5 stars.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar The book arrived in new condition as stated by the seller.

fun book for toddlers 5 out of 5 stars.
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Eric Carle's books are very enjoyable for toddlers and young readers. Children enjoy listening to the stories and participating in the story. He is one of my favorite authors.

Very hungry 5 out of 5 stars.
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Great product. I was hard to find. But of course, I found it on Amazon.

the book is very small 2 out of 5 stars.
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Didn't realize this was a mini-version of the book till I received it. It's about the size of an adult's hand (fingertip to palm). Doesn't make the best gift.

Editorial Review:

As a tiny green caterpillar eats his way through the book, he is transformed into a beautiful butterfly, in a board book edition of the classic picture book.

From Caterpillar to Butterfly (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 1)

Deborah Heiligman

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Mom of two 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Excellent book- my 3 & 5 yr. olds loved it, and it was easy enough for them to understand, yet descriptive enough that they were intrigued. We bought it in preparation for buying a butterfly habitat to watch the process ourselves. Great learning experience.

Loved this book. 4 out of 5 stars.
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I bought this book with the butterfly graden and we gave it as a birthday present. By the time the caterpillars came in the mail she was so excited and she new everything that was going to happen. This was propbably the best birthday gift I could have given an animal loving child. I will give this gift over and over again.

From Caterpillar to Butterfly 5 out of 5 stars.
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I am very much impressed with this series of books, as I have ordered 4 of them. Your service is great and I continue to enjoy doing business with you.

Editorial Review:

A caterpillar comes to school in a jar. The class watches the caterpillar each day as it grows and changes. Soon, it disappears into a hard shell called a chrysalis. Then the chrysalis breaks, and a beautiful butterfly flies out of the jar! This is a perfect beginner's guide to the mystery of metamorphosis.

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 1997 (NSTA/CBC)

Fireflies (Reading Rainbow)

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Fireflies 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

I am a teacher and have been using this book with my 3rd graders for a few years now. They can make many connections with this book and can infer and make predictions when the story is done. It is a great book because they've all got some story to tell about catching fireflies.

Great story! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a very good story and the illustrations are exceptional. My daughter is 7 and this is a book that I am sure we will be reading for years to come.

Catching fireflies 5 out of 5 stars.
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Hasn't almost everyone, at one time or another, captured fireflies on a warm summer evening? This story tells about such an activity. All you need is a jar with air holes punched in the lid and the patience to carefully collect these lightning bugs and, of course, your parent's permission. It is fun to collect the insects, then to go to a very dark place (like your bedroom) and watch the bugs light up and throw a dull glow all over your bedroom. But, don't forget to let the lightning bugs go free outside before you go to sleep...Tomorrow is another day and you can collect more lightning bugs then. Have fun and enjoy reading about one of my favorite bugs, other than lady bugs.

Editorial Review:

A young boy is proud of having caught a jar full of fireflies, which seems to him like owning a piece of moonlight, but as the light begins to dim he realizes he must set the insects free or they will die.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Board Book and Plush (Book&Toy)

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Love it! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I love this story, so I had to get this set for my 6 month old baby. He loves the little stuffed caterpillar that comes with it, and he reaches for the book. Everyone knows this story, and putting it in a board book for little ones just makes it even better!

. 5 out of 5 stars.
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one of my favorite books as a kid that i am passing down to my friends new baby. i LOVE the little toy! it is tiny...(maybe 5" long?)..but it is perfect for the occasion. thank you!

I love this book! 4 out of 5 stars.
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My only qualm is that the book should be a bit bigger so the caterpillar toy can actually eat his way through all the foods... never mind, my two year old adores it anyway.

My babies favorite 5 out of 5 stars.
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I heard on the radio that this book is the #1 best selling fiction book (including adult books) of all time. I remember reading it as a kid and now I read it to my son who is eight months. We began reading it at five months and he loves it! I take his hand and run it accross the little holes. I bought the toy seperatlly and he loves that too...

Editorial Review:

One of the best-selling children's books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been delighting young readers for over thirty years. Now packaged as a board book with a new plush doll, this classic book will continue to introduce new generations of children to the magical world of Eric Carle.

The Snail and the Whale

Julia Donaldson

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Total reviews: 32 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

We LOVE this book! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is one of those books that I could read every night and not get sick of. In fact, over the past three years I HAVE read it every night for weeks at a time and still love the flow of the text.

My favorite lines include, "And she gazed at the sky, the sea, the land, The waves and the caves and the golden sand. She gazed and gazed, amazed by it all, And she said to the whale, 'I feel so small.'" The word "small" is in a smaller font than the rest of the text and is so appropriate for the two page spread that includes the tiny snail (barely visible) amidst a scene of snowy mountains, forests, bears, bald eagles, the sea.

Perfect for teaching the concept that it doesn't matter how big or small you are, you ARE important and CAN be successful. As the snail sets off on his mission (I won't spoil it), the text reads "'I must not fail,' said the tiny snail." GREAT lesson!

Can you tell that we love this book?!?!?

Editorial Review:

This is the tale of a tiny snail and a great big whale. The snail may be small, but she has huge dreams of seeing the world. So she hitches a ride on a friendly whale’s back to see amazing sights. Icebergs and volcanoes, storms and sharks—the two friends see it all together. And when the whale runs into trouble, the snail proves that even the tiniest creature can help a friend in a very big way. The creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom have teamed up again to bring you this whale of a tale.

Bee & Me

Elle J. Mcguinness

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Ages 4 and up.

When a young boy discovers a bee trapped in his bedroom he hides for fear of being stung. But when the amiable bee frantically explains all that bees do, the boy comes to understand how good things come in different packages: "Bees make honey. That much we know. Bees also spread pollen, which makes all things grow."

The subject of honeybees' mysterious dwindling population throughout the world has been a growing concern in the news in recent years. Bee and Me brings the critical importance of bees to light for young children through the innovative, full color process of ANIMOTION in an engaging story of friendship and understanding. Bee and Me will charm readers while providing valuable information about how important bees are to sustainable agriculture. Bee and Me is sure to fascinate, entertain and engage readers of all ages.

Features:

* Unique animated windows on almost every spread enhancing the action of the story.

The first time ever that such a technique has been applied in full color through the ANIMOTION process.

* Enchanting full color illustrations.

* Special appendix full of fun and important bee facts.

Diary of a Worm

Doreen Cronin

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Total reviews: 98 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Doreen Cronin (Click, Clack Moo: Cows That Type) and cartoonist Harry Bliss (illustrator of A Fine, Fine School) shed a whole new light on a creature that spends most of its time underground: the earthworm. Written in diary form, this truly hilarious picture book tracks the ins and outs of a worm's life from the perspective of the worm family's young son. Take June 15's entry: "My older sister thinks she's so pretty. I told her that no matter how much time she spends looking in the mirror, her face will always look just like her rear end. Spider thought that was really funny. Mom did not." Except for the fact that he can't chew gum or have a dog, the boy likes being a worm. He never has to go to the dentist ("No cavities--no teeth, either"), he never gets in trouble for tracking mud through the house, and he never has to take a bath. As long as he can remember Mom's rule "Never bother Daddy when he's eating the newspaper," all is well. Bliss's endearing cartoonish illustrations of anthropomorphized worms are clever visual punchlines for Cronin's delightfully deadpan humor. For example, "June 5: Today we made macaroni necklaces in art class" sounds normal enough until you see the worms wearing one piece of macaroni around their necks, taking up a good part of each worm's body. Children and adults alike will adore this worm's eye perspective on the world. (Ages 6 and older) --Karin Snelson

Fuzzy Bee and Friends (Cloth Books)

Roger Priddy

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Total reviews: 43 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

excellent for infants and toddlers 5 out of 5 stars.
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i purchased the cloth reindeer book first for my nephew when he was around 11 months old, and after my sister in law was still having to read it for him in march - i purchased all the other priddy cloth books for his easter basket. several months later these books are still his favorites. they are brightly colored with fun features like crinkly textures and flaps to lift up and explore. i hope new ones come out so i can add those to his collection!

BEST FIRST BOOK FOR BABY 5 out of 5 stars.
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We had this book as a gift, when our daughter was born...she loved it! It was used constantly!Just fades a little when you wash it. Great buy!

daughter sqeals 4 out of 5 stars.
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My daughter is coming up to 5months old, and has been 'reading' this book for about a month. She has become accustomed to the narrative and squeals at certain words and pictures. I feel that she has enjoyed it more as she has grown.

I also have 'Squishy Turtle' from the series. Fuzzy Bee is her favourite. I believe it's because there is more contrast in the colours than in 'Squishy Turtle' (which is mostly blue and green). The primary yellows and reds are sure to catch a little one's vision.

The 'story' includes a ladybug, snail, beetle bug, dragonfly, worm, and a butterfly.

An example of a rhyming couplet:
"Keep moving snail, you're really slow, You've got a long, long way to go".

The only reason I deducted a star is because the materials used for the creatures (made for baby to touch) could be better. For example, the ladybug has a somewhat shiny black material for her dots. But the shine is so subtle that it can't be noticed by a baby. Good ones include beetlebug's and dragonfly's wings. Also, the rhyme and pictures are engaging enough, the crinkly first page is great for the ears, and the cloth aspect is perfect for babies who like to chew. I recommend it.

Editorial Review:

-Ideal for babies and toddlers.

-Textured fabrics and bright colors help to develop children's sensory awareness.

-Rhyming text helps kids improve their listening skills.

The Giant Jam Sandwich (Sandpiper Book)

John Vernon Lord, Janet Burroway

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Total reviews: 34 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

great value for the book 5 out of 5 stars.
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I love how the paperback version offers a gerat book at an affordable rate for my boys. I remember watching it on "Reading Rainbow" as a child and was happy to share it with my own boys.

childhood favorite 4 out of 5 stars.
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This was a favorite of mine as a child, so I was excited when my daughter was the right age to read it. She enjoys it immensely and loves to point out and name all the details in the colorful pictures.

Giant Jam Sandwich 5 out of 5 stars.
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I grew up with this book and am rapt that amazon could find it for me.
I love the simplicity of the book, the story, pictures etc.
I am now able to read it to my children.

A childhood classic 5 out of 5 stars.
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My son who is graduating from high school requested this book as a graduation gift. It is one of his favorite memories from childhood and may have even influenced his decision to become a professional pilot. A charming story told in rhyme accompanied by whimsical illustrations. An asset for any child's library.

Oh those pesky wasps! 4 out of 5 stars.
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"The Giant Jam Sandwich" is great for any kid with a vivid imagination its laid out in such a way that it flows like honey or in the case of this book STRAWBERRY JAM! The basis of this book is the town of "Itching Down" has one serious dilemma, one day in flew 4 million wasps and of course they were wreaking havoc for everyone and everything so what do you do to try to get rid of these pesky wasps? why build a giant jam sandwich and trap them in it!
From what I see this book came out 30yrs ago its has a fun rhyming text, the illustrations are great I love the expressions of the townsfolk and it showcases a community really coming together to solve a big buzzing problem. A great food fun book a lot like "Cloudy with a chance of meatballs" which I also highly recommend. This book is complete fun for the family a great story to bring along for picnics just don't forget to pack your own jam sandwiches!

Editorial Review:

Four million wasps invade Itching Down, so the villagers make a giant jam sandwich to trap them.

I Like Bugs (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1)

Margaret Wise Brown

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great first reader 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is a great first book. In fact, it is the first book my son read. *sniff* I'm so proud. :-)

The sentences are short and the pictures hint at what the words may be. I would recommend this to all parents who are helping their children learn to read.

A Terrific First Reader 5 out of 5 stars.
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Few words per page. Children can reread this story without having yet the ability to decode. Provides early readers with success. Appropriate for English Language Learners of all ages.

Great! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a great book for young readers who are just connecting the idea of words having meaning. They are predictable & have good picture context clues. My son loves it & recognized the author from another favorite bedtime story.

Editorial Review:

Black Bugs. Green Bugs. Fat Bugs. Buggy Bugs., I like Bugs!, , A rhyming ode to insects, penned by none other then Margaret Wise Brown. This poem was originally published in The Friendly Book., , Mile 1 books entice brand-new readers with rhyme, rhythm, and repetition. The type is big, the words are easy, and the art is bright and bold.