The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle · PreK–Grade 1 · Ages Ages 2–5
A tiny caterpillar hatches from an egg and feels very hungry. He begins looking for tasty things to eat as the days of the week go by.
Key vocabulary
A caterpillar is a small, wiggly insect baby. It will grow and change into a butterfly or moth.
Hungry means your tummy feels ready for food.
An egg is a little round or oval shell where some baby animals begin growing.
A leaf is the flat green part of a plant or tree.
An apple is a crunchy fruit that can be red, green, or yellow.
A pear is a sweet fruit that is wider at the bottom and smaller at the top.
A plum is a small, juicy fruit with smooth skin and a pit inside.
A strawberry is a red, juicy fruit with tiny seeds on the outside.