--- product_id: 48062884 title: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar [Board Book]" price: "£5.30" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48062884-the-very-hungry-caterpillar-board-book store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Restored vibrant original artwork 45M+ copies sold worldwide Interactive die-cut pages & finger holes The Very Hungry Caterpillar [Board Book] **Price:** £5.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐛 Dive into the colorful journey everyone’s reading—don’t let your little one miss out! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Very Hungry Caterpillar [Board Book] - **How much does it cost?** £5.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48062884-the-very-hungry-caterpillar-board-book) ## 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 - • **Vivid, Restored Artwork:** Eric Carle’s iconic bright, bold colors bring every page to life with artistic brilliance. - • **Award-Winning Bestseller:** Ranked #1 in Children’s Science & Nature and Maths books—trusted by parents and educators alike. - • **Early Learning Essential:** A foundational first book that nurtures language, counting, and nature curiosity in babies and toddlers. - • **Engaging Interactive Design:** Die-cut pages and finger-sized holes invite tactile exploration, perfect for curious little hands. - • **Timeless Classic, Unmatched Reach:** Over 45 million copies sold globally—join the worldwide community of readers! ## Overview Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar board book, featuring restored vibrant artwork and interactive die-cut pages, has sold over 45 million copies worldwide. This beloved classic combines tactile engagement with a simple, hopeful story, making it an essential early learning tool for babies and toddlers. Consistently ranked #1 in children’s educational categories, it’s a must-have for nurturing curiosity and literacy. ## Description Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a perennial favourite with children and adults alike. Its imaginative illustration and clever cut-out detail charts the progress of a very hungry caterpillar as he eats his way through the week. ********** Don't miss out on other Very Hungry Caterpillar and Eric Carle books: The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First 100 Words: a lift-the-flap book The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Hide and Seek: a finger trail lift-the-flap book The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Magnet Book: with 8 chunky magnets Sleep Tight, Very Hungry Caterpillar: a lift-the-flap book The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Birthday Party: with a special fold-out surprise Where Is The Very Hungry Caterpillar: a lift-the-flap book The Very Hungry Caterpillar Touch and Feel Playbook The Very Hungry Caterpillar Little Learning Library The Very Hungry Caterpillar Big Board Book The Very Hungry Caterpillar Book and Toy The Very Busy Spider The Bad-Tempered Ladybird From Head to Toe Review: Great book - Brings back child memories and share with grandchildren now teaching them to read instead of Mobil phone learning Review: Great book for little ones - My son loves it, read the book all the times. ## Features - The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a classic children's story the essential first book for babies - In this 2018 edition Eric Carle's artwork has been restored to its original bright bold colours - The Very Hungry Caterpillar has sold over 45 million copies worldwide - Its vivid and colourful collage illustrations and its deceptively simple hopeful story have helped it become the most read children's book in Britain - With its diecut pages and fingersized holes to explore this is a richly satisfying book for babies and toddlers ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 29 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 1 in Children's Science & Nature Comics & Graphic Novels 1 in Children's Books on Maths 12 in Literature & Fiction for Children (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 96,929 Reviews | ## Images ![The Very Hungry Caterpillar [Board Book] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81seu48cujS.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by L***S on 17 June 2026* Brings back child memories and share with grandchildren now teaching them to read instead of Mobil phone learning ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book for little ones *by J***I on 12 May 2026* My son loves it, read the book all the times. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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 [Board Book]: Eric Carle - Dear Zoo: The Lift-the-flap Preschool Classic - Guess How Much I Love You: The perfect gift for Father's Day: a bestselling, heartwarming picture book about love --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48062884-the-very-hungry-caterpillar-board-book](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48062884-the-very-hungry-caterpillar-board-book) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-07-01*