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product_id: 51405003
title: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"
price: "NZ$58"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/51405003-the-very-hungry-caterpillar
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Vibrant, bold illustrations Sturdy board book for durability Teaches counting & days of the week The Very Hungry Caterpillar

**Price:** NZ$58
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦋 Watch curiosity bloom with every page turn!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$58 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/51405003-the-very-hungry-caterpillar)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **A Visual Feast:** Striking, colorful artwork that captivates and stimulates young minds
- • **Built to Last Little Hands:** Durable board book design perfect for toddlers and early readers
- • **Interactive Learning Journey:** Die-cut pages engage children while teaching counting and days of the week
- • **Perfect Gift for New Beginnings:** Ideal for baby showers, birthdays, and early childhood milestones
- • **Timeless Classic, Modern Relevance:** Beloved story that fosters early development and positive change mindset

## Overview

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a #1 bestselling, beautifully illustrated board book designed for young children. Featuring durable pages and interactive die-cuts, it teaches counting, days of the week, and the concept of growth through a timeless story that has delighted millions. Perfect for early development and gifting, it combines education with vibrant visuals to engage little hands and minds.

## Description

THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER - The all-time classic starring the world's favorite caterpillar! This beautiful, sturdy board book is a perfect gift for new babies, baby showers, birthdays, and other new beginnings! "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 one of nature's loveliest marvels eats his way through an amazing variety of foods as he prepares to grow into a beautiful butterfly! Children will love the strikingly bold, colorful pictures against a simple text in large, clear type. Featuring interactive die-cut pages, this board book is the perfect size for little hands and great for teaching counting, days of the week, and the concept of change as a positive and necessary part of life.

Review: Great book for little ones - My son loves it, read the book all the times.
Review: Good read - Lovely book. My grandson loves it.

## Features

- Now Even Younger Children Can Follow The Little Green Caterpillar As He Eats His Way To Becoming A Beautiful Butterfly In This Sturdy Board Book
- Great For Early Development
- Children Will Enjoy This Delightful Tale

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 125,826 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 7 in Children's Early Learning Books on Numbers & Counting 33 in Classics for Children 73 in Children's Fiction Books on Animals |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 96,852 Reviews |

## Images

![The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qsstEtrgL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Format** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book for little ones
*by J***I on 12 May 2026*

My son loves it, read the book all the times.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read
*by M***N on 25 May 2026*

Lovely book. My grandson loves it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Iconic kids books
*by N***K on 17 May 2026*

Lovely big sized board book, arrived on time

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
- The Rainbow Fish

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*Product available on Desertcart New Zealand*
*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-06-21*