In 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar: One of the First Animals' by Eric Carle, toddlers and preschoolers are introduced to 100 first words and the accompanying animal pictures. On the beautiful, colorful pages of this book, you will find animals from all over the world. Look under the flaps to discover even more animals. The words and concepts align with the world of young children. By pointing to the illustrations and naming the words, vocabulary is expanded in a playful way, and curious little ones learn many new animal names. This lift-the-flap book is fun for children from 18 months old. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the most famous and beloved character of author and illustrator Eric Carle. Although the iconic picture book of the same name was published more than 50 years ago, the classic is still found on many people's bookshelves. And that is not surprising: the bright collage illustrations, together with the cheerful story, are still a joy to read (or reread).