THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER - The all-time classic starring one of nature's loveliest marvels--this beautiful, sturdy fiftieth-anniversary board book features a larger trim size and a bonus companion CD of Eric Carle reading the story! "Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative."--The New York Times Book Review In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf.One Sunday morning the warm sun came up and--pop!--out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar. So begins the journey of Eric Carle's most beloved storybook character. Follow along as the Very Hungry Caterpillar eats his way through an amazing variety of foods as he prepares to grow into a beautiful butterfly! This oversized board book format includes a CD of Eric Carle reading his timeless story. Children will love the immersive experience of strikingly bold, colorful pictures and large text paired with fine audio production that brings this tale to life.