- Published: 26 June 2003
- ISBN: 9780140569322
- Imprint: Puffin
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 28
- RRP: $16.99
The Very Hungry Caterpillar

















Eric Carle's classic and much loved picture book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
The classic edition of the bestselling story written for the very young. A newly hatched caterpillar eats his way through all kinds of food.
- Published: 26 June 2003
- ISBN: 9780140569322
- Imprint: Puffin
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 28
- RRP: $16.99
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