About This Book
This heartwarming companion to Eric Carle's classic, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," focuses entirely on expressions of love. Using simple, lyrical text and Carle's iconic collage illustrations, the caterpillar shares various ways to say "I love you" to the reader, such as being "the cherry on a cake" or "the apple of my eye." It's a gentle, positive book designed to foster emotional connection and provide a sweet reading experience for young children and their caregivers. Ideal for reinforcing feelings of affection and gratitude.
The very hungry caterpillar displays its love for the reader as the cherry on a cake, the apple of an eye, and the bee's knees.
Discussion Prompts
1
What are some special ways you show love to your family and friends?
2
How does it feel when someone tells you they love you?
3
Can you think of other ways to describe how much you love someone, like the caterpillar does?
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