The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Christmas Eve Book

A little Christmas magic meets one of childhood’s most loved characters in this festive lift the flap adventure.

It’s a silent, snowy Christmas Eve and The Very Hungry Caterpillar is staying awake in the hope of spotting a very special visitor. Little readers can lift the flaps on every page to discover who is tucked up at home and wonder whether Father Christmas might be nearby.

With the familiar world of The Very Hungry Caterpillar wrapped up in a Christmas story, this interactive picture book is a lovely way to build excitement in the lead up to Christmas and makes a sweet addition to festive reading traditions.

Why You'll Love It

• Interactive lift the flap pages encourage little hands to explore as you read
• Features The Very Hungry Caterpillar and familiar friends from Eric Carle's much loved world
• A gentle Christmas Eve story filled with anticipation, discovery and festive fun
• Encourages children to participate in the story rather than simply listen
• Beautifully created in the distinctive Eric Carle style loved by generations of families
• A lovely Christmas book to bring out year after year as part of your family's festive traditions

Perfect For

• Young children, preschoolers and early readers who love interactive picture books and lift the flap stories
• Fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Eric Carle books
• Building excitement in the lead up to Christmas without an overly busy story
• Christmas Eve reading, festive story time and quiet moments during the holiday season
• A thoughtful Christmas gift, stocking filler or addition to a child's Christmas book collection

Play Ideas

• Make it part of your Christmas Eve routine and read it together before bedtime
• Pause before opening each flap and encourage children to guess who might be hiding underneath
• Use the illustrations to talk about Christmas, winter, animals and the different characters you discover
• Pair it with Very Hungry Caterpillar toys or characters for simple story based play after reading

Develops Skills

• Early literacy and language development
• Prediction and problem solving
• Observation and visual recognition
• Fine motor skills through lifting and exploring the flaps
• Listening and comprehension
• Imagination and storytelling

Details:

• Type: Board Book
• Pages: 12
• Size: 21.8 x 1.3 x 21.7cm
• Ages: 3-5 Years
• Publication Date: 15/10/19