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"In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf." So begins Eric Carle's modern classic, Read more

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A VERY WELL DONE BOOK - QUITE INFORMATIVE
I normally do not care all that much for "pop-up" type books, as they tend to sort of come apart at the seams with constant use.This one is differnt though.It is well made and is able to stand a lot of use and abuse.The story is great, tellin the life cycle of a butterfly.The illustrations are quite colorful and very easy to follow and understand.The text goes perfectly with the pictures and it is amazing how how the little one cannot keep thier fingers out of the many holes the caterpillar chews through on his way to becoming a butterfly.This explains the life cycle of the butterfly.I found, with my grandchildren, that after reading the book (time and time again) that when we captured a live caterpillar, gave it plenty to eat, and let it go through the entire process as shown in the book, they, the grandchildern were absolutely fascinated.Recommend this one highly.

Love this book!!!
This book is one of my childrens' favorites.From the time they were both too little to know their days of the week they still chimed in when the caterpillar ate and ate and was "Still Hungry" until they could say the days of the week with no problem, this book will forever be a staple among my families' collections.The illustrations are Eric Carle's usual terrific array of colors and creatures. This book is also great for nursery school teachers to read and explain to their children the beautiful transformation from caterpillar to butterfly by using live caterpillars as an educational tool.

Wonderful, colorful book
I love this book because you can start reading it from when your child is a newborn up through the preschool years.Babies will appreciate the pictures, colors and cadence.Preschoolers will love the story and pictures.The board book version is perfect for small hands. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - InsectsSpidersetc.    2. Carle, Eric    3. Caterpillars    4. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    5. Children: Preschool    6. Concepts - Counting & Numbers    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Preschool Picture Story Books    10. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc.   

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THIS BOOK PROVES LEARNING NEED NOT BE PAINFUL
This is truely a funny book.It, as the title states, a diary of a spider, a young spider.It reveal the world as might be seen through the eyes of a spider.Not only it is actually funny, it is just chucked full of very interesting facts about spiders.A child learns a lot about these little critters that are all around us and learns while enjoying a good read and some very nice art work.This books is also a fun one to read with your child.Unlike so many children's books, this one is fun for the adult too.I like the way the author has given our hero spider a rather quirky outlook on life.There are many lesson to learn from reading this book, all interesting, all of the important.I cannot recommend this one highly enough.

Great book!
My daughter just loved this book when she saw it in the library so I purchased it.This is a great little story with a mixture of humor and good information from a spider's point of view.

Great kids' book
My 7-year-old son loves to read this book by himself and with us - he thinks it's hilarious, and so do we!The humor works for both kids and adults. ... Read more

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Touching
I love this book!It has a simple, beautiful message.It brings tears to my own eyes every time I read it.I use this book to teach my 7th graders to write a critique.The illustrations are excellent and add to the magic feeling the descriptive words in the story captures.I am looking forward to reading this with my daughter in a couple of years.

I thought this book was horrible
I bought this book online and was not able to see it like I would in a book store. Had I seen it I would never have purchased this book and will never read it to my 6 year old son! It went from suggesting eating your dinner quickly to wiping a dirty jar on your close to cutting holes in a jar lid with scissors quietly so your mom won't catch you. One of the illustrations shows a boy holding scissors wide open with his hand on the inside of the open blades. I would never read it to any child and think the message is just horrible. Yes it is fun to catch fireflys but I know this could have been done better without the dangerous suggestions and disregard for listening to adults and being careful!

great images
I read this book to my class of first graders and they loved it!This book is well-written and uses wonderful descriptive words to paint a vivid picture for the kids.They connected to the story and wanted to hear it again! ... Read more

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Diary Of A Worm
I liked the book The Diary Of a worm. It is funny when worm fell out of the tree. That story made me laugh. I like when the worms do the hokey pokey together. I woder if they realy can do the hokey pokey.That was so funny when the worm scared the girls. I hope they don't eat there homework.The story is mainly about worms
Diary of a Worm
I liked the Diary of a Worm.I like the worm on the book.Its the coolest book I've ever seen.The book the Diary of a worm is cool.The book is funny.The best part is when he puts his head in and out.It was funny.I loved the Diary of a Worm.It was so funny.

Great Story!
I liked the diary of a Worm. I like it because theworms put their head in and put their heads out. That's what I like. I like it when the spider's legsgot stuck in the mud too. I love the men in black the most. I like it when the worm ate his home work aiot too. I like it when the worm is sitting by the big cheese box the best.I liked the story alot. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Animals - InsectsSpidersetc.    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Preschool    5. Diaries    6. Fiction    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Preschool Picture Story Books    10. Worms    11. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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Sweet story
This is a wonderful story for any child who has ever felt left out.Leo is tiny and can't make his light shine.He is teased by the other lightning bugs.His mom tells him to keep trying and he'll succeed.After practicing over and over, he finally figures out how to light his light.The other bugs stop teasing him and he learns to laugh at himself, an important lesson for the younger child.I have a 6 year old and an 8 1/2 year old and they both love this story.The illustrations are wonderful.

My two nephews love this book & CD!
This lovely and lively story became an instant favorite of my two young nephews -- which is saying a lot considering that their bookshelf is well stocked!The CD that accompanies the book (making the price a real bargain) is no afterthought -- it is just as rich in detail and as well-produced as the book itself.And having a CD of the book comes in very handy when the boys are in the mood to hear the story AGAIN (and again and again and again...)

Wonderful book!
I have bought this book for my grandchildren and have enjoyed reading it with them.Beautiful illustrations and lots of fun for young children. ... Read more

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We love this book!
My daughter is only 20 months old now, but we began reading this book to her at about 14 months.She has learned the names of fruits in spanish and how to count to 5 within a couple of weeks of beginning to read it.It is one of her favorite books along with "Oso pardo, Oso pardo...".This is one of the required books for a spanish class that she will be beginning when she turns 2.As a spanish speaker it is a really easy book for me to read with fun pictures that my daughter enjoys. Even now she loves to put her fingers in the holes to count the fruit.For parents/caregivers who are not quite as experienced in reading spanish, it may be a little difficult to pronounce some of the words, but with some help you should be able to read the words effortlessly after a few times.My parents and in-laws don't speak much english and they love reading these spanish books to their granddaughter.It's a great way for them to bond.

Spanish version of a classic!
This Spanish version of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" is just as cute as the English version.Children will love the pages of varying sizes with holes where the caterpillar has eaten up the food.
So cool!
In case you aren't familiar with this book, it is about a caterpillar who eats and eats and eats.The board book version has holes in the pages so the reader can see what he has eaten.It is so cute!The illustrations are adorable and the kids love it!We are a bilingual family so my boys have the Spansih version.It's super and very durable! ... Read more

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Every young child should be introduced to this story, as great a classic as its predecessor, Read more

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My 2-year old loves it.
This book does not do much for me, but my 2-year old son absolutely loves it.The book gives him a chance to make animal sounds, and the raised texture of the spider web invites his touch.Of course he is fascinated by the spider herself.
Good message, but not so entertaining
My daughter is 3 months old, and she will listen to this story since it is short.I love the message.I would give it 5 stars, but she doesn't get absorbed in it like The Very Hungry Catapillar.

The Very Busy Review
I liked this book because it talks about how if you work hard it will pay off. That's exactly what happened. Miss Spider worked hard and finaly built her web. ... Read more

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One night, the sounds of New York City--the rumbling of subway trains, thrumming of automobile tires, hooting of horns, howling of brakes, and the babbling of voices--is interrupted by a sound that even Tucker Mouse, a jaded inhabitant of Times Square, has never heard before. Mario, the son of Mama and Papa Bellini, proprietors of the subway-station newsstand, had only heard the sound once. What was this new, strangely musical chirping? None other than the mellifluous leg-rubbing of the somewhat disoriented Chester Cricket from Connecticut. Attracted by the irresistible smell of liverwurst, Chester had foolishly jumped into the picnic basket of some unsuspecting New Yorkers on a junket to the country. Despite the insect's wurst intentions, he ends up in a pile of dirt in Times Square.Read more

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Falls Short of Wind in the Willows
When I read Wind in the Willows, I thought no other book could match its calm, slow, elegant pace, but this book does.However, I didn't find it measuring up to Wind in the Willows as far as a literary work goes.Why not?They're both written very eloquently (although I did think Wind in the Willows had some unnecessarily advanced vocabulary) and they both had outstanding and lovable characters.What's A Cricket in Times Square missing?I looked at all of the reviews here, and couldn't figure out why I didn't want to give A Cricket in Times Square any more than three stars.Then it hit me.Location!Lack of location to be exact.
the cricket in times square
this was a short but great book. i recommend it to anybody. a must-read!!!

A Great Story About Friends!
There is a cricket named Chester who got lost in Times Square. He makes friends with a cat named Harry,a mouse named Tucker and a boy named Mario. Chester loves his new friends, but he misses his home in Connecticut. His friends find a way to get him back home. This book makes you think of your best friends and how much you appreciate them.
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Great Book
I thought this book was great - it was really colorful. The overall feel reminded me of the book "Now I Know the Ten Commandments". I recommend it to anyone.
A book that will fill the fertile mind of any little girl with hope, confidence and faith!
Ruby Lee is a precious story that includes enchanting illustrations. A simple and powerful story, Ruby Lee will fill the fertile mind of any little girl with hope, confidence and faith. As a family counselor I know how essential it is to give our children a steady diet of encouragement--this book provides a healthy dose of encouragement and more!
RUBY LEE THE BUMBLEBEE
is a book of discovery. For a child, it holds the delights of an afternoon in Mrs. Wagner's garden of flowers and the small creatures that dwell in a place of nature. A young girl Ashley shares her pleasure with her friend and a wise bumblebee named Ruby Lee who, much to Ashley's surprise, talks to her. Mrs. Wagner asks Ashley to help her by potting some flowers for her patio, but Ashley is afraid she will do it wrong. Left with her uncertainties, Ruby Lee enters her world and convinces her "Ofcourse you can pot those flowers for Mrs. Wagner. You are a talented and bright young lady." Taking Ruby Lee's advice, Ashley finishes the job and realizes how good it feels to know "She had done it!". When Mrs. Wagner returns to the patio, she is very pleased with Ashley's efforts and tells her that by believing in herself, she can do anything
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An affectionate, sometimes bashful pig named Wilbur befriends a spider named Charlotte, who lives in the rafters above his pen. A prancing, playful bloke, Wilbur is devastated when he learns of the destiny that befalls all those of porcine persuasion. Determined to save her friend, Charlotte spins a web that reads "Some Pig," convincing the farmer and surrounding community that Wilbur is no ordinary animal and should be saved. In this story of friendship, hardship, and the passing on into time, E.B. White reminds us to open our eyes to the wonder and miracle often found in the simplest of things. ... Read more

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A fine work of literature that can stand alongside any in English
I just reread it recently as an adult. I had this boxed set of three hardcover E.B. White books when I was a kid - Charlotte's Web, The Trumpet of the Swan (which I remember as my favorite of the three, though I hardly remember it today), and Stuart Little.
Charlotte's Web
I've purchased this book for my daughter who is almost 9 years old, I end up reading it before her.This book is great for growing up kids; how wonderful and variable it is to have a friend he/she can depend on and be with to share fun, sad and so so stories to one another.
A classic, and for a good reason
This book, though it may seem to be just a cute story about a pig, is actually quite sad.The first time I read this book I was in first grade and I liked it, but it was only when I just recently read it again that I realized how good it really is. This book, through its simple plot, reminded me a lot about how selfless some people are and also about growing up.No wonder it's a classic; even though it's written for little kids, it can remind a lot of people about their own lives and bring back a lot of fond memories. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Farm Animals    2. Animals - General    3. Children's 9-12 - Literature - Classics / Contemporary    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 4-6    6. Classics    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Lifestyles - Farm Life & Ranch Life    10. Pigs    11. Social Issues - Friendship    12. Spiders    13. Juvenile Fiction / Classics   

Editorial Review

Many of Eric Carle's books begin with a small creature being born just as a great yellow sun rises. This time the hero is a firefly, and the inimitably Carle-ish cut-paper orange-and-yellow sun is setting. The firefly buzzes off in search of companionship, but keeps following other lights by mistake--a candle, a flashlight, a lantern--and these in turn are all leading in the direction of a fireworks display. Finally, the lonely firefly finds the friends it is seeking--a dozen or more other fireflies. This is one of a series of large (11.5 by 8.5 inches) format Carle books with a mechanical twist: in this case, the firefly's new group of friends start to flash (from tiny yellow bulbs embedded in the book) as you turn the last page. (The battery is replaceable.) (Baby to preschool) Read more

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Can't turn the lights off
I have no "black button" on the inside cover to shut off the lights.They don't turn off.When the book is closed tight, you can see them flashing inside.
A Children's Classic
This is a wonderful book - one of many written and illustrated by Eric Carle.My daughter has enjoyed this since she was about six months old.Now one and a half, she asks for it by name!She read the first copy so much that we had to replace it (despite it's sturdy quality).

The Very Boring Story
Title says it all - repetition of the tedious rather than charming kind. ... Read more

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My Children Love this book!!!!
My Children are 15 months old and we read this one almost every night.It's a sweet rhyming story with a happy ending!!!

Charming book!
I love this book and so does my 3 year old boy.The story is adventurous and has a nice, subtle ecological lesson.It also has a lesson about how you can be little but still accomplish great things.The pictures are gorgeous.The whole story rhymes and has such a nice rhythm.

A wonderful book
Mum's opinion: The Snail and the Whale is a delight to read with the rhyming text and adventurous journey around the world. To pick two creatures so totally different in every respect is pure genius and works like a dream. Not sure who got the most pleasure from this--me reading it or the little one listening.
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Educational and Fun
My 3 year old daughter loves it.It explains the process at a level she can understand.Great when used with the Butterfly Garden.

The Perfect Butterfly Book for Preschool-Third Grade
I am the director of a lower school (pre-k-2nd) and we have used this book for years. It is the perfect way to introduce children to the wonderful world of metamorphosis. And if you can also actually get the Painted Lady Butterflies and "grow" them in your class, it is an invaluable experience. We have our children keep journals and then buy them each a copy of this great book (it's cheap in paperback) and they get to keep the experience forever. One correction to another review: painted ladies and all butterflies do spin chrysalids, not cocoons. They look similar, but the chrysalis usually has little specks of gold in it, which is where the name comes from. Yes I am a huge fan of this book--and a huge fan of butterflies. This author also has a lovely book about honeybees, called Honeybees.

THE Book to accompany Butterfly Houses, Pavillions
We got this book in addition to a home "Butterfly Pavillion" by InsectLore. It prepared my son and us for what to expect as the Painted Lady Butterflies were developing through each stage. So even duringthe lulls in the action, we could spark some anticipation. Which heightened the whole process for my 5 year old. Read more

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I AM PRETTY IMPRESSED BY THIS ONE AS ARE THE KIDS
The illustrator, Tony Diterlizzi has taken a wonderful old Victorian tale/poem and done a wonderful job with it.When I first opened this work I was fearful that it was one of those works that had deluted the original story (to save our current crop of ultra-sensitive kids) to the point that the story had lost it's true meaning and originality.Not so here.This was one of my favorite poems when I was a child sixty some odd years ago, and still is.There are a number of excellent lessons to learn here and they come through very powerfully with the wonderful illustrations provided.I have read this one to the children in class and they all love it.It is good to see that some are keeping our old stories alive in their original form.Recommend this one highly.

"Come hither, hither pretty Fly."
Quite simply, the illustrations are gorgeous! Tony DiTerlizzi's black and white gouache paintings set an appropriate mood for such a dark tale. His artwork vividly complements Mary Howitt's clasic poem. There are many details to be seen upon repeated readings of the book. I encourage you to give full attention to the illustrations. The book may not be appropriate for especially young children as they may be frightened by both the Spider and the tone of the story. Exercise caution and use your best judgment when deciding whether or not to read this to your child.
Simply awesome
I have to admit something. I have a two-year-old, and I used her as an excuse to purchase this book. The truth, however, is that I bought it for me. I'd seen it in a book store a year before and fallen in love. The art work is gothic, dark, and incredibly detailed. The poem itself is morosely beautiful. The two put together create nothing short of a collector's item.
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Editorial Review

A cricket is born who cannot talk! A bigger cricket welcomes him to the world, then a locust, a cicada, and many other insects, but each time the tiny cricket rubs his wings together in vain: no sound emerges. In the end, however, he meets another quiet cricket, and manages to find his "voice." Children will love the repetitive text as they meet a steady parade of new creatures (including a "spittlebug, slurping in a sea of froth"); and of course they'll delight in the happy ending. This is one of a series of large (11.5 by 8.5 inches) format Eric Carle books with a mechanical twist: in this case, the quiet cricket bursts into (surprisingly authentic) electronic song as you turn the last page. (The battery is replaceable.) An amusement for the ears, but most of all--as ever, with Carle--a feast for the eyes. The colorful cut-paper illustrations are simply gorgeous, drawing you in even on the hundredth reading. (And there will be a hundredth reading, followed by many more.) (Baby to preschool) Read more

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Cricket
Book is ok - like the very hungry caterpiller better and so does my 21 month old daughter.

Wonderful
This is a wonderful book for small children.My daughter loved it when she was small and I can't wait to read it to my infant son.Fun and engaging!!

Gorgeous, and with a surprise at the end
Next to the Hungry Caterpillar this is one of our favourite books in the house, and a favourite Carle book. We have this in board book as we have had this book since my kids were babies. It is still popular as it is really also an early reader - recognising various animals in the garden (although not all are relevant)
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Little ghouls and boys will love looking behind each door in pop-up artist David A. Carter's Read more

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Wonderful!!
My little girl adores this book, she talks about it at bedtime, we have to draw pictures of all the bugs, she won't stop talking about it.
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Hey, Little Ant
This is an excellent book about an ant who has to convince a boy why he should not squish him with his shoe. It sends a wonderful message to children that you should treat others how you would want to be treated. This rhyming text is very comical to read and the illustrations are excellent. It is a wonderful book for elementary students!

hey little ant
This wonderful book gives the reader a great feeling for this poor ant . This little ant has to negotiate for his life!! The only way to make the kid with the big shoe know how it feels to be squished is to turn the tables and make him realize what it feels like to be under an Ants' foot. This book is a must have. It teaches compassion, negotiation, and how to see the world through someonelses eyes.

Great Book for Fun Reading
I purchased this book at a book fair for my 4 year old.He enjoyed it so much it didn't take long before he memorized whole sections of the book.He has brought it to his preschool on 2 occassions for show & tell and the other kids love the book.I am purchasing a copy of the book now for his preschool to have permanently. ... Read more

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My number-loving 4 year old can't get enough!
My son LOVES this book! It is now one of his favorites, along with The Greedy Triangle. My son is high-functioning autistic and is obsessed with numbers - he loves to play with calculators, adding machines, and cash registers. So this book was right up his alley. He seems to be understanding the math lessons behind the book, as well, so it is both entertaining and educational for him. Highly recommended for math-curious kids.

They use this book at my child's school to teach math concepts.
This book was sent home with 100 unifex cubes to use along with the book.We used the cubes as the ants.We started off with one line of 100 cubes (as the ants).Then, in the story, they split into 2 lines of 50, so we split our cubes, too.Then, 4 lines of 25, and so on....Excellent book to use with the cubes to demonstract how many different ways to make 100.

Elisa- Elementary Ed. Student at U of A and Pima
I read this book to my two cousins, one who was age eight and the other six. The older one did not like the story very much, she thought she was alittle too old to be listening to a book about ants going to a picnic.However the younger one enjoyed the book, even though she did not understand the division. She enjoyed the way the book flowed, the pictures, the story and most of all the "hey and a hi dee hos". I think for younger readers this book is really fun and instructional. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - InsectsSpidersetc.    2. Ants    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Concepts - Counting & Numbers    6. Division    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Science & Technology - Mathematics    10. Stories in rhyme    11. Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / Counting    12. Numbers & counting    13. Ages 4 - 8    14. Picture Book    15. Grades K - 3   

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Have Questions???
I am very interested in buying this set of books but I do not see anywhere where it says which books are included in this set? Am I just missing it? What books are included??

A really great buy
Of course, these Eric Carle books are gems. Each story is fun because they are interactive.Lights flash at the end of Very Lonely Firefly, and the intricate paging of Very Hungry Caterpillar are great for baby and toddler fingers.But try and buy these seperately, and I'm telling you that you just can not beat the price of this boxed set. It is a great, great, deal. This makes a perfect gift for a baby shower, or birthday. Since the books are the board edition you know that they will last a while too. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - InsectsSpidersetc.    2. Carle, Eric    3. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    4. Children: Preschool    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Preschool Picture Story Books    7. Juvenile Fiction / General