The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is arguably Eric Carle's most famous book. Children for generations have grown up loving and remembering the life of this little caterpillar as he matures into a butterfly. This story is a great book to read on the first day of spring, which just so happens to be "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" Day! Children love to see his beautiful, colorful artwork pop off the pages and come to life. Some people criticize Mr. Carle for using the word 'cocoon' instead of 'chrysalis' in the book. However, he says his editor contacted a scientist before publishing the book and the word was approved. Eric Carle states, "Poetry over science. It simply would not have worked to say, 'Come out of your chrysalis!' If we can accept giants tied down by dwarfs, genies in bottles, and knights who attack windmills, why can't a caterpillar come out of a cocoon?"
Below is a link of Eric Carle reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Below is a link of Eric Carle reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
The Grouchy Ladybug
The Grouchy Ladybug is another book written and illustrated by Eric Carle. In this book, time and bullying are explored. The cute but nasty ladybug starts to pick fights with all different kinds of animals. He starts off wanting to fight another ladybug who is trying to share some delicious aphids with him at 5 a.m. The story ends with the grouchy ladybug being slapped by the fin of a whale at 5:45 p.m. Does the ladybug ever learn to be nice? Read to find out!
Below is a link of a man reading "The Grouchy Caterpillar".
Below is a link of a man reading "The Grouchy Caterpillar".
The Very Lonely FireflyThe Very Lonely Firefly is a heart warming story of a baby firefly just wanting to belong. He searches and searches all night long looking for other fireflies. Every time he saw a flashing light he flew toward it but instead of finding fireflies he found found lanterns, candles, flashlights, and even dog and cat eyes and so much more! Does this baby firefly ever find what he is looking for? Read to find out!
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The Very Busy Spider
The Very Busy Spider is yet another classic Eric Carle book. The busy little spider is working contently on spinning her web. Many different farm animals approach her such as a horse, a cow, a rooster, a sheep, and even a pig! They all want to do different activities with the spider, but sadly she doesn't even have time to answer her animal friends because she is so busy spinning her web! Does she ever finish spinning her web? If she does finish, what does she do next? Read to find out!
Below is a link of a man reading The Very Busy Spider.
Below is a link of a man reading The Very Busy Spider.
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me
Papa, Please get the Moon for Me is a wonderful bed time story by Eric Carle. It is also a perfect book to use when introducing the different phases of the moon. In this book Monica, a little girl, sees the moon outside her bedroom window and is in awe of its beauty. She wants the moon more than anything, so she asks her father to get it for her. Her father brings the tallest ladder he can find, and goes to the top of a very tall mountain and tries to get the moon. Does Monica ever get the moon? Read to find out.
Below is a link to a reading and animation of Papa, Please get the Moon for me.
Below is a link to a reading and animation of Papa, Please get the Moon for me.