The Very Hungry Caterpillar 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition

Eric Carle

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Worming his way into our hearts: Fun for littlies with The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

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22 May 2020

Worming his way into our hearts: Fun for littlies with The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Publisher details

The Very Hungry Caterpillar 50th Anniversary Collector's Edition
Author
Eric Carle
Publisher
Penguin
Genre
Children’s Picture Book
Released
16 April, 2019

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Synopsis

2019 marks 50 years since The Very Hungry Caterpillar first munched his way through a variety of delicious food - and our hearts. To celebrate this milestone, we are releasing a limited hardback edition of this beloved classic, complete with stunning golden jacket and bonus content - the story of the making of this classic, and a letter to the reader from Eric Carle himself.Since its first publication in 1969, The Very Hungry Caterpillar has now sold over 50 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over sixty-two languages.
Eric Carle
About the author

Eric Carle

Eric Carle is an internationally bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of books for very young children including his most well-known title The Very Hungry Caterpillar. With his late wife, Barbara, Eric Carle co-founded The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Massachusetts in 2002. Eric Carle divides his time between the Florida Keys and the hills of North Carolina.

Books by Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Colours
Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Colours

The Very Hungry Caterpillar 50th Anniversary Collector's Edition
Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar 50th Anniversary Collector's Edition

I Love Dad With The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle

I Love Dad With The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Happy Christmas from The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle

Happy Christmas from The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First 100 Words
Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First 100 Words

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                  1. Sue Perrin says:
                    6 May 2019 at 7:51 pm

                    I would love to know more about the hardback edition. Price and how to purchase one.
                    Thank you

                    Reply
                  2. Karyn Hoseason says:
                    6 May 2019 at 8:33 pm

                    I would like to purchase a copy of the Very Hungry Caterpillar 50th anniversary edition

                    Regards
                    Karyn

                    Reply
                  3. Candice says:
                    8 May 2019 at 1:34 am

                    I would like to purchase a copy please

                    Reply
                  4. Me says:
                    8 May 2019 at 3:20 pm

                    Why is today’s edition different from the early edition

                    Reply
                  5. Me says:
                    8 May 2019 at 3:21 pm

                    I would also like to purchase a copy, one before it was messed with

                    Reply
                  6. Patrice glidden says:
                    9 May 2019 at 4:43 am

                    Very interested in a purchasing a copy

                    Reply
                  7. Lindell Lutton says:
                    9 May 2019 at 2:39 pm

                    How do I order a copy and how much is it, please.

                    Reply
                  8. Dianne says:
                    18 May 2019 at 6:22 pm

                    How do I purchase a copy for our primary school library? What is the cost?

                    Reply