The Very Hungry Caterpillar 45th Anniversary Giveaway
2014 is the 45th Anniversary of Eric Carle’s beloved book,
The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
Why do I love the book?
As a teacher, I love the book because kids love the book. It is one of the books that no matter how many times your students have heard it, they become silent as you begin to read. They are filled with excitement and anticipation as they await the magical transformation at the end.
And to celebrate, one lucky reader will win:
Two limited edition anniversary totes &
Two copies of The Very Hungry Caterpillar board book
(1 to keep, 1 to share)!
(1 to keep, 1 to share)!
I just love Eric Carle, who doesn’t??
Click {here} for more details about the anniversary and some great activities, links, and more for your classroom!
The anniversary will be officially celebrated on the annual “Very Hungry Caterpillar Day” which takes place every year on the first day of spring (March 20th).
This is also a favorite of mine to share in the spring, even though they hear it in Kindergarten….and probably at home. Who doesnt love a good Eric Carle read aloud??!
I have been reading this book to my students for 28 years now. Each and every class has fallen in love with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. It will always be a classic!
Connie Anderson
This book is definitely a classic. They still love to read it in second grade too!!! Eric Carle is has always been one of my favorite children's authors!!
Jamie
Yep. A classic in the true sense of the word.
I love this book because I remember having it read to me when I was in school and I would always be so excited to hear it & now I love reading it to the kids and seeing their excitement.
I love this books for many reasons:
-I love Eric Carle
-I remember being read this a child
-I used it in one of my first lesson plans in college
-My kinders learn to read it
-It is great for retelling and for felt stories or puppets
and probably some reasons I can't think of off the top of my head.
I love this book because who doesn't love to eat and eat!! Plus it's a great book for kids of all ages!!
Rachel
A Tall Drink of Water
I fell in love with The Very Hungry Caterpiller when I got a new kindergartener in my special needs classroom. He was verbal and very high functioning autism. He could recite the book without looking at all. He is now 29 and can still do the same thing.
Love Eric Carle!
This is one of my favorite books. I love Eric Carle!
I love this book because my students are able to practice sequencing!
I've read this book to children on 3 different continents! Such a classic!
Definitely a favorite book and it teaches so many skills and concepts in one fun to read book 🙂 Great giveaway! Thanks!
Julie
I love the colors and excitement!
I love this book because there are so many activities that you could do with it! I just went to the Eric Carle Museum in Connecticut- if you have never been before and you are ever out that way, I definitely recommend it!
Love this book and others that Eric Carle wrote! Children love it! Great giveaway!
This is my favorite book because the look my kinders get on their faces when the butterfly comes out is priceless! Love the art too, in all of his books 🙂
One of my favorites!
MissGilbert01@gmail.com
Sunshine, Sand and Scissors
This is great. Thanks a lot.
I love the colors and how it keeps the kids interested in the story every single time I read it!
kellybrown28021@gmail.com
Love the illustrations by Eric Carle and the retelling opportunities in the book! Students love every second!
I love this book because we start every year with it when we study butterfly lifecycles. The kids absolutely love the stunning art in the book and we all enjoy re-enacting the book using a sock caterpillar and felt pieces. So cute!
Love, love, love anything Eric Carle has written. We use his books in my classroom so often! They are classics! We love watching his video, Picture Writer – he teaches how he makes his illustrations.
I love The Very Hungry Caterpillar because of the colors and illustrations.
-Karen Arnold
(nonnie_zan@hotmail.com)
I love it because their are so many ways to use it in the classroom! Thanks for the giveaway!
I lovelovelove all things Eric Carle!!! Would love to win!!! My kids would love this!
I LOVE the illustrations! So unique!
I love it because the kids love it!!! When they are happy, I am happy 🙂
Caitlin
I love this book! I read this every year! It is so easy for the kids to retell and act out. The illustrations are wonderful. The kids love creating illustrations just like Eric Carle does.
I love The Very Hungry Caterpillar because of its bright, vivid colors… the simplicity of text… the connection to the magic of nature. My first graders and I always love Eric's books and fully enjoy our author study on him.
I love Eric Carle's books, especially "The Very Hungry Caterpillar!"
I love this book because it one of the books i remember reading as a child. All the age groups love it, especially the two's room.
I agree with you! It doesn't matter how many times the children have heard the story. They love listening to the story over and over again!
I love the book because my littles love the book! It is predictable and easy for the kids to read!
I love the book because it was one of the first that I ever used to teach.
I have been using this book in my classroom for 13 years now. My absolute favorite.
Love Eric Carle and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"!
~Jada
Daisy Days for Learning
I love this book! It is a classic! Lizpodolski@gmail.com
I totally agree! Kid love him; I think his enthusiasm and joy in his work really shines through in his books and they feel he is a kindred spirit:)
I LOVE the very hungry caterpillar… have you seen my caterpillar in my room?? http://thebigappleteacher.blogspot.com/2013/08/its-here-classroom-tour.html I love him. I get a compliment from anyone who comes in. Thanks for sharing! Check out my blog when you get a chance!
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Meredith
I love Eric Carle! His illustrations are gorgeous, and this book is wonderful for sequencing!
I rank Eric Carle up there with Dr. Seuss! I love his work!
It totally reminds me of my whole 2nd grade year! Love love love Eric Carle!
It's a classic! Love the illustrations!
I just love Eric Carle's books and have used them in the class for 30+ years!
I love the unique illustrations! My students as well as my own kids love the characters and all of the entertaining stories.
I love the pictures and the "peeking hole." I love the story and I just love Eric Carle books!
Hungry Caterpillar is one of my favorite children's books. It might have been the reason that I went back to Kinder, so I can really use the book with my kiddos.
Terri
Kinder Princess
Eric Carle's books are so colorful! Their images should be under the definition of childhood! Thanks for sharing! thesassysub@gmail.com
As a speech therapist, I love Eric Carle books because I am able to target almost any language and/or articulation goal from one single book; add in felt board, craft, or worksheet and I've got an infinite number of activities to help my kiddos succeed!
I love the artwork…I saw a video on Eric Carle and how he does his illustrations, and I have done an art activity with the kiddos using that technique…love, love Eric Carle!
My son has autism and this was one of the first stories that grabbed his attention. He loved the artwork…the bright colors and the sweet but simple story.
I love the illustrations and that you can use it to teach sequencing, days of the week, and science!
I don't know when, why, or how I fell in love with this book… the story is just simply adorable, the illustrations are out of this world, AND I have it in the pop-up version so that just makes me love it even more!!
-Elyse @ A is for Apples
I love everything by Eric Carle but especially The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Thanks for the giveaway!
Carol
My first graders and I would love this!
Melissa
I would LOVE to win…Eric Carle is my all-time favorite author, and it's on my bucket list to go to the Eric Carle Museum! I have the book in several different versions, and would love to add this to my collection!
Eric Carle books are wonderful! The illustrations totally engage children.
I love this book. Eric Carle is a wonderful writer and inspires so many people.
I would love to win this as The Very Hungry Caterpillar was my very first literacy project to create and perform as a college education student. I still have that hardcover book. I love sharing Eric Carle with my kindergarten students now 26 years later!!
I really love all of Eric Carle books! I have used them in all of my 27 years teaching. I love the way they teach sequencing, rhythm, and the illustrations are amazing!
Love this book! Even did my son's first birthday as a Hungry Caterpillar birthday. 🙂 Too cute. Love how his books teach simple concepts.
I love the Very Hungry Caterpillar because it is the first Eric Carle book I read to my students and they fall in love with reading. They are eager to read it again and again and look forward to exploring more books written by this amazing author.
Hi Jennifer,
I've been teaching first grade for 23 years and I still love my first graders! The story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar is one of the first stories I remembering sharing with my students!
The illustrations by Eric Carle are magnificent and the text simply shows a child how a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly! It's truly a classic!
I love Eric carle! What an exciting giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!
The pictures are awesome! Love this guy!
What's not to love??? My Kinders always love to see what and how much the caterpillar eats. Beautiful story with great illustrations~
I love using this book in the kindergarten classroom. Eric Carle's books (especially this book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" )are great to use and his illustrations are wonderful for children to enjoy. I always enjoy reading this book for remembering the days of the week!
Thanks for the wonderful ideas!
Maryann
brennemm@carlisleschools.org
First of all, the illustrations are fantastic and the colors are so bright they just grab your attention. I love the book because there are ways to use it in all subject areas! It's a great review of days of the week and counting. Students can always relate to being hungry and/or eating too much, so the book is a great story starter. And it is (of course) an excellent way to start many different life science activities and discussions. Plus, you can't beat the look on young children's faces when they see the ending! Thanks for this chance to win!
Amy 🙂
hopeforteachers@gmail.com
I love this book because it was my favorite as a child and then it was my son's favorite. We both love the colors and the caterpillars amazing appetite
The books are so colorful and the kids love them so much
I love Eric Carle because his art work is amazing and the stories are interactive and very engaging for the students.
I hope I win the prize. I never win anything!
Oh my God, I love the jumping frogs. Where did you get them. This would be wonderful for my second graders.
I got those at Walmart in the Valentine's section, but they usually have them for all holidays…. I've also seen them at Dollar Stores =)
I love the beautiful illustrations!
Eric Carle's books are loved by kids of all ages. His beautiful illustrations and storyline capture a kids interest right away. The best part is that you can read them over and over again and never get tired! Happy 45th anniversary Hungry Caterpillar!!!
I love reading this book to Kinders and then doing an art project with it. This story has so many content areas, too, that I also try to in corporate: Science (lifecycle of a butterfly); Art: warm and cool colors, rainbow + caterpillar painting project; Health (healthy foods vs. unhealthy); teaches days of the week, and so much more! I love this book!
I love the transformation at the end!
The students love retelling this story!
I think he is adorable. This is one of the better children's books there is! Very entertaining.
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Love the illustrations!
I love the book because it is easy to read and my toddler is quite obsessed with it! xx
I love the colors in this book! I never get tired of the illustrations.
I love Eric Carle! This is one of my favorites but I love all his books!!