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  Eric Carle - The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Eric Carle - The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Dr. Seuss - There's a Wocket in My Pocket!: Dr. Suess's Book of Ridiculous Rhymes

Dr. Seuss - There's a Wocket in My Pocket!: Dr. Suess's Book of Ridiculous Rhymes

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On Sunday a caterpillar hatches from his egg. On Monday he eats an apple. On Tuesday he eats two pears. On Wednesday he eats three plums. The hungry caterpillar eats more and more food for... More
On Sunday a caterpillar hatches from his egg. On Monday he eats an apple. On Tuesday he eats two pears. On Wednesday he eats three plums. The hungry caterpillar eats more and more food for every day of the week. What will happen to the caterpillar after all this eating? Introducing readers to colors, foods, numbers, the days of the week, and the concept of metamorphosis, THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR is the first book in Carle's extremely popular Very series that includes such other titles as THE VERY QUIET CRICKET and THE VERY BUSY SPIDER. Less
A host of inventive creatures help beginning readers recognize many common "household" words.  Book Details:Format: HardcoverPublication Date: 8/12/1974Pages: 36Reading... More
A host of inventive creatures help beginning readers recognize many common "household" words.  Book Details:Format: HardcoverPublication Date: 8/12/1974Pages: 36Reading Level: Age 3 and Up Less
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Authors Eric Carle Dr. Seuss
Fiction Genre Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Fiction
Fiction Subgenre Animals / Insects, Spiders, Etc. • Concepts / Counting & Numbers Concepts / Words • Stories In Rhyme • Word Lists
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Professional Reviews Los Angeles Times: "[Carle's] stories combine scientific accuracy with emotional resonance, a winning combination for the preschool set.", New York Times: "Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative presentation of an insect's appetite and metamorphosis." -
Book Editions   
Book Editions Hardcover - Board13March 01, 1994Philomel Books5"(h) x 7.25"(w) x 0.75"(d), 0.37 lbs.9780399226908 Hardcover - BoardNovember 01, 1996Random House Childrens Books6"(h) x 4.5"(w) x 0.75"(d), 0.3 lbs.9780679882831, Hardcover - PrebindingOctober 01, 1999Bt Bound9"(h) x 9.75"(w) x 0.5"(d), 0.5 lbs.9780881034141, Hardcover - Reinforced Hardcover28September 01, 1974Random House Childrens Books9.25"(h) x 6.75"(w) x 0.5"(d), 0.55 lbs.9780394929200, Hardcover28September 01, 1974Random House Childrens Books<
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Publisher's Note In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf. Did you ever have a feeling there's a WASKET in your BASKET?
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Eric Carle - The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle - The Very Hungry Caterpillar
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Hungry Minds Love the Very Hungry Caterpillar

bylaurashrti Dec 16, 2007
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Pros Beautiful illustrations; Appealing story; Teaches numbers, food, days of the week, and...
Cons None.
Recommended it? Yes

Isn't everything in life a learning experience?

One thing I've had to learn about recently is what it's like to be seriously involved with someone who already has a child. It doesn't sound that difficult, but oh, it can be. Not only did I have to learn about the person I wanted to get... Read full review »

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A Worm With a Brilliant Destiny! ("A Child's Read" W/O)

byAndrew_Lim Dec 1, 2001
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Pros Unique, attractive illustrations and a charming storyline.
Cons Mini version is portable, but too small for children to use.
Recommended it? Yes

A note to the Reader: It?s been a great challenge for me to sit down and pen this review down, especially after what happened here in October, and after my blinding Finals in November which practically left me brain-dead for several days, and made my original ?typist? fingers stiffer than a machine... Read full review »

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Dr. Seuss Wocket in My Pocket: "I like the Geeling on the Ceiling"

bymarytara Apr 11, 2001
147 Helpfuls 148 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros silly rhymes will make both you and your kid giggle!
Cons None that I can think of!
Recommended it? Yes

Another great book by Dr. Seuss.

Wocket in my Pocket is one of the "lesser known" Seuss books that was recommended to me (and given as a gift) by my friend Sweetkat. Its quickly become one of my favorites.

The book utilises simple rhymes that use everyday & ordinary household... Read full review »

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THERE'S A WOCKET IN MY POCKET : Ever Had A Nink In The Sink?

byphineaskc Apr 12, 2001
129 Helpfuls 130 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros wonderfully wacky rhymes for young readers; colorful charming illustrations
Cons you have to be kidding me.
Recommended it? Yes

The book There's a Wocket in my Pocket by Dr. Seuss was first published in 1974. I am reviewing the board book version that was printed in 1996 and distributed as part of the Bright and Early Board Books.

This book is approximately 4.5 inches by 6 inches in height. The thick pages are... Read full review »

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