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Age Range
3 - 6
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
1969-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Scholastic
Grade Level
Pre-K - 1st
ISBN
9780399255564
Lexile
NP
Themes
change
growth
nature
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Written and Illustrated by
Eric Carle
The story of the life cycle of a butterfly, told from the perspective of a hungry, growing caterpillar. Charming illustrations capture how the caterpillar eats and eats, builds a cocoon, and them emerges as a beautiful butterfly.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Word Search
After reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle use this printable and interactive Word...
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Eric Carle Maze
This printable maze from Random House Kids can accompany reading any book from author and...
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Eric Carle Coloring Page
This printable ladybug coloring page can be used to accompany any book by author Eric Carle.
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Eric Carle Counting Activity
This printable counting activity and coloring page can accompany any book by author Eric Carle.
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Eric Carle Spider Drawing Activity
This printable coloring page asks students to draw their own web.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Greeting Cards
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is making cards for his friends. You can too! Just cut out these cards...
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Matching Games
Matching games, fill in the blank, mazes, and math activities to accompany The Very Hungry...
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Reading Adventure Pack
This Reading Rockets Activity Packet has been designed to support reading activities at home. In...
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Reading Adventure Pack (Spanish)
Este paquete de actividades de Reading Rockets ha sido diseñado con el objeto de apoyar las...
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What Happens Next?: Reading Adventure Pack
This Reading Rockets Activity Packet has been designed to support reading activities at home. In...
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What Happens Next?: Reading Adventure Pack (Spanish)
Este paquete de actividades de Reading Rockets ha sido diseñado con el objeto de apoyar las...
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Read Aloud Video
Watch and listen to The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle in a read aloud video from Let's Read...
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Author Eric Carle Reads The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Watch and listen to author Eric Carle read his book The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
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Age Range
3 - 6
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
1969-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Scholastic
Grade Level
Pre-K - 1st
ISBN
9780399255564
Lexile
NP
Themes
change
growth
nature
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