Synopsis: This is the classic edition of the bestselling story written for the very young. A newly hatched caterpillar eats his way through all kinds of food. Book Details: Format: Paperback Publication Date: 11/28/2002 Pages: 28 Review: With its lovely, humorous illustrations and wonderful narrative about a hungry caterpillar growing up to be a beautiful butterfly, Eric Carle's story touches anyone who still has some growing to do. Along with reassuring repetition--"He was still hungry ..."--the book includes some wonderful interactive moments: what youngster can resist sticking a finger through that hole in the page as his ravenous friend makes his way through various delicacies?