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![]() ![]() Though many will make comparisons to The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Martin and Ehlert’s book is a masterpiece in its own right. Furthermore, different plants and insects are labeled throughout the story. Ehlert beautifully illustrates different types of caterpillars, even including a glossary with illustrations of those caterpillars as butterflies. Ten little caterpillars are on the move Click here to listen to Marjorie read this Story Time classic, Ten Little Caterpillars by Bill Martin JrLearn more. ![]() Teachers could use this book to teach children about nature or, more specifically, insects. This book is a worthy addition to any children’s collection, but it would be especially useful in preschool classrooms. While simultaneously wanting to turn the page to see the next illustration, it is nearly impossible to look away from the images in view. She uses vibrant watercolor to create eye-catching images that are worthy of a close-up look. Ehlert’s illustrations are large, colorful, and original. ![]() ![]() Through unique rhymes and vivid verbs, Martin humorously shows what can happen to caterpillars in the wild, but it is Lois Ehlert’s illustrations that truly make this book. Several caterpillars meet their fate in the form of hungry birds and large fish until the tenth caterpillar evolves into a beautiful butterfly. The story follows ten different caterpillars as they move through nature, scaling trees and exploring vegetable gardens. Ten Little Caterpillars comes to life in this newly illustrated re-release of the 1967 Martin classic. ![]()
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