Join the Very Busy Spider and all her friends in this classic story, newly joining the premier reader line, Step into Reading! A spider, blown by the wind to a fence post near a farm yard, begins to build her web and cannot be distracted from the task at hand--not by the horse, cow, sheep, goat, or dog. But when the rooster asks if she wants to catch a pesky fly, the busy spider is able to catch it in her web immediately! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Eric Carle's The Very Busy Spider has been a favorite way for parents to teach young children about determination and persistence for more than 25 years. Now this classic story-with its delightful farm animals and the spider's tactile, raised web-comes to a new, oversized board book format, perfect for storytime or for playtime. The extra-large pages will invite children and parents alike to cuddle up with this enduring, diligent spider.

THE all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life? Including a special feature, die cuts, this beautiful board book edition, perfect for teaching the days of the week, offers readers an interactive experience.  "The very hungry caterpillar literally eats his way through the pages of the book—and right into your child's heart..." —Mother's Manual "Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative..." —The New York Times Book Review

Follows the progress of a hungry caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep, only to emerge as a beautiful butterfly. Read by the author.

A new, limited golden anniversary edition in honor of 50 wonderful years, including rare bonus content. Happy birthday, Very Hungry Caterpillar! The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been crawling its way into kids' hearts for 50 years, and what better way to celebrate than by giving him a brand new cocoon! With a beautiful golden anniversary jacket (with an oversized "50" logo), along with a new introduction letter from Eric Carle himself, this anniversary edition will be sure to delight Caterpillar fans of all ages. Bonus content features an appreciation by prominent children's literacy advocate Dolly Parton, as well as an essay on the history and significance of the Caterpillar, including rare images of the original sketches and historic photos.

Visit the bakery with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Trying sweet treats is a piece of cake for The Very Hungry Caterpillar! This delightful book introduces young readers to the delicious delicacies of the bakeshop, featuring three-dimensional board pieces in the shape of different desserts that look good enough to grab.

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for one of his favorite parts of the day: snack time! The Very Hungry Caterpillar is very hungry . . . for snacks! With die-cut pages, a simple narrative, and beautiful artwork from Eric Carle, this interactive board book is the perfect way to introduce the concept of opposites. From sweet grapes to salty peanuts, there's something everyone will enjoy. This book will become a staple in the kitchen for even the littlest food critic in training!

Star in your own story with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! In this charming customizable book, little ones will look forward to hearing just how much The Very Hungry Caterpillar loves them. From the ways they play and share, to the ways they dream big, this story celebrates a child's many wonderful qualities and empowers them to love themselves.

Introduce 100 words in Spanish and English with this bilingual book perfect for little learners who love The Very Hungry Caterpillar! This large casebound board book features one hundred words in both Spanish and English, perfect for building the budding vocabularies of babies and toddlers. Illustrated with Eric Carle's beloved art, each spread focuses on a different high-interest subject, such as colors, foods, and animals. Learning languages with The Very Hungry Caterpillar is so much fun!

The hungry caterpillar and his friends enjoy the sensory experiences of fall, like looking at the leaves as they change color, listening to the whooshing wind, feeling the warmth of a warm cozy sweater, and more.

Celebrate Chanukah with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Light the menorah, spin the dreidel, sing songs, and so much more in this sweet board book! This festive counting story makes for a fine holiday gift for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, all while introducing young readers to the wonderful traditions of Chanukah.

A bright and beautiful alphabet book featuring Eric Carle's wonderful creatures. Explore the amazing animal alphabet with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this delightful board book. Featuring Eric Carle's bright, distinctive artwork, each letter introduces beloved animals, big and small.

Join the Very Hungry Caterpillar for some Christmas counting fun in this delightfully festive board book. The pages are filled with Eric Carle's distinctive artwork, from 1 jolly Santa Claus to 10 beautifully wrapped presents. And children will love to spot the Very Hungry Caterpillar making an appearance with every number in this perfect Christmas gift!

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his garden friends in this touch-and-feel adventure! Greet a new friend with each turn of the page as you explore the garden with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Interactive and educational text encourages young readers to feel and think about each texture they encounter, and Eric Carle's colorful art sets each delightful scene. Classic characters come to life in this sensational story perfect for little hands!

Read along with The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he eats some of his favorite foods in this new scratch-and-sniff board book! Munch through different foods with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this brand-new scratch-and-sniff board book! Eric Carle''s The Very Hungry Caterpillar Scratch-and-Sniff includes a sweet story about Eric Carle''s classic character eating through his favorite foods and includes six fun scents to scratch and sniff on every spread for added fun!

Ring in the holidays with festive search-and-find fun in this Christmas tree-shaped board book perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Featuring the classic character The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this cheerful Christmas tree-shaped book is a celebration of the season. See if you can spot The Very Hungry Caterpillar among ornaments, candy canes, gifts, and more! With Eric Carle's bright, colorful illustrations, this is the perfect addition to every child's library and a wonderful gift for the holidays!

Celebrate spring with search-and-find fun in this Easter basket-shaped board book perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Featuring the classic character The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this vibrant Easter basket-shaped book is a celebration of springtime. See if you can spot The Very Hungry Caterpillar among Easter eggs, candy, bunnies, and more! With Eric Carle's bright, colorful illustrations, this is the perfect addition to every child’s library or Easter basket!

This gorgeous little board book from The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the perfect way to say "Merry Christmas!" Follow the trail for a snowy adventure with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! With flaps to lift, die-cut paths to explore, delightful rhyming text, and Eric Carle's beloved illustrations, this festive board book is the perfect holiday present. Polar bears, penguins, Santa Claus, and his reindeer are all excited to meet The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Join along in all the fun this winter season!

Eric Carle's classic tale of finding a friend is now available in a Step into Reading edition! When a very lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies, it sees a lantern, a candle, and the eyes of a dog, cat, and owl all glowing in the darkness. It even sees a surprise celebration of light. But it is not until it discovers other fireflies that it finds exactly what it's looking for. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Eric Carle's classic story of finding your "voice" is newly joining the premier reader line, Step into Reading! One day, a little cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. But the little cricket cannot make a sound. The cricket meets many insects, but it isn't until he meets a beautiful female cricket that he can finally chirp "hello!" Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics; for children who are ready to read on their own.