Author: Eric Carle
Illustrator: Eric Carle
Readability Score: Interest level=k-2, Grade level equivalent=2.6, DRA=16, Lexile=460L, Guided reading=J
Genre: Fiction
Subgenre: Classics, animals
Theme: Days of the week, counting, metamorphosis
Primary and Secondary Characters: The little hungry caterpillar is the only character
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Date of Publication: First published in 1969, latest edition Sept. 18, 2008
Publishing Company: Philomel
ISBN Number: 9780399250453
Summary: This books goes through a week in the life of a very hungry caterpillar. It starts with the egg hatching, and describes what the caterpillar is eating each day of the week. At the end of the week, the caterpillar makes a cocoon and emerges as a beautiful butterfly.
Applications for Teaching: This book could be used to discuss several educational items. The days of the week are listed, counting and numbers could be discussed, and of course a discussion regarding the life cycle of a caterpillar/butterfly could be a key point. This book uses vivid drawings that will grab the attention of younger students.
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