Module 6 The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Summary: The story follows a very hungry caterpillar who eats his way through different types of foods on different days of the week.  He initially eats fruits, but eventually eats all sorts of junk food that end up causing him a stomach ache.  He finally finds relief by eating a green leaf.  He then makes his cocoon and in two weeks becomes a beautiful butterfly.

Carle, E. (1969). The very hungry caterpillar.  New York, NY: Philomel Books.

My Impressions:  I love all of Eric Carle books so of course this one was no exception.  I especially enjoyed the underlying message that fruits are good for you and too much junk food is bad and can lead to a tummy ache.

Professional Review:
Carle's classic tale of a voracious caterpillar who eats his way through the days of the week and then changes into a "beautiful butterfly" has been reissued in a sumptuous twenty-fifth anniversary edition with a shiny, silver-coated cover and wonderfully thick, durably pages.

[Review of the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle].  (1995, March). The Horn Book Guide.  Retrieved from http://www.titlewave.com/search?SID=d4722ec91985ae5fb5d1d753256b9a0f

Library Use:  This is what I used for my storytime assignment because it lends itself to so many activities.  I read both the English and Spanish versions to help my students with their Spanish vocabulary.  As a follow up craft , I had them create a fruit salad on green paper plates that were used to make a giant caterpillar.  We discuss the importance of eating healthy and avoiding junk food.


My sons infront of  Giant Very Hungry Caterpillar created by my preschool students.