"In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf."

The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle's world-famous simple, hopeful story has become the most read children's book in Britain.
 
Its vivid and colourful collage illustrations are iconic, and it is a must have picture book for children.
 
A much-loved classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar has won over millions of readers with its vivid and colourful collage illustrations and its deceptively simply, hopeful story.
 
With its die-cut pages and finger-sized holes to explore, this is a richly satisfying book for children.