Eric Carle Books in Order

A party-themed board book that follows The Very Hungry Caterpillar through birthday fun, from decorations to treats. The short, simple text makes it easy to read aloud to excited toddlers.

A cozy Christmas Eve board book featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar and familiar holiday scenes. It’s designed for little ones, with simple sentences that fit well into bedtime traditions.

A conversation-starting picture book where different artists share their favorite foods and the stories behind them. It invites kids to think about their own favorites, from snacks to special meals.

A simple early reader that follows a curious search for the sun and what it does for our world. Short sentences and clear pictures support kids who are just starting to read on their own.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar munches through a guessing game of foods, with close-up pictures and clues on each page. Kids try to name what’s coming next, then turn the page to check their guess.

The Very Busy Spider gets a seasonal twist as the farm fills with Halloween fun. Simple text and bright pictures keep it more playful than scary, perfect for little trick-or-treaters.

A Chanukah-themed board book that counts through the eight nights with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Simple words and bright art introduce holiday symbols and family traditions in a kid-friendly way.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar celebrates Halloween with friendly bugs, costumes, and seasonal fun. The text stays simple and playful, making it a good pick for toddlers who want “spooky” without the scares.

A spring activity book filled with Easter-themed pictures to color and plenty of stickers to use. It’s made for quiet play, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar guiding the fun.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar explores a garden picnic with scratch-and-sniff scents on the page. It’s a sensory, interactive read that pairs simple text with bright pictures and familiar foods.

A hands-on magnet activity book that lets kids move pieces around to make scenes and simple stories. The sturdy format is designed for repeated play, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar as a cheerful guide.

A winter hide-and-seek board book with finger trails and lift-the-flap surprises. Kids trace paths, lift flaps, and help The Very Hungry Caterpillar find hidden things in snowy scenes.

A bright, encouraging picture book for moments of change, from the first day of school to a big new adventure. Simple affirmations and collage art remind kids they can try hard things.

A gentle, lap-friendly book that pairs sweet lines of love with touch-and-feel textures. It’s made for babies and toddlers who like to explore with both eyes and hands.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar spends a day on the farm, spotting animals, machines, and simple routines. It’s a toddler-friendly introduction to farm vocabulary with bright, busy scenes.

A guessing game board book that zooms in on animals and invites kids to name them, then match each one to a sound. The Very Hungry Caterpillar adds a familiar guide for toddlers who love animal books.

A packed animal compendium filled with Eric Carle illustrations and bite-size facts to browse. It’s made for curious kids who want to flip around, point, and learn a little something on every page.

Classic nursery rhymes, including Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, paired with Eric Carle’s collage illustrations. It’s built for bedtime, lap reading, and singing along.

A gratitude board book that helps kids say thank you to a teacher, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar as a friendly helper. It’s a quick read that fits well at the end of the school year or any day.

A holiday story that pairs The Very Hungry Caterpillar with Father Christmas for a cozy seasonal adventure. Bright pictures and simple sentences make it a friendly December read for little ones.

A breakfast-themed board book where The Very Hungry Caterpillar helps introduce morning foods. Short lines and bold art make it an easy read for hungry kids and busy mornings.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar joins an Easter egg hunt, turning the holiday into a simple search story for little ones. Bright pictures and short phrases keep it easy to follow and fun to repeat.

A chunky vocabulary board book that introduces 100 everyday words through The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s bright world. It’s organized for pointing and naming, helping toddlers build language one picture at a time.

A forest-themed hide-and-seek board book with finger trails and lift-the-flap surprises. Little hands can trace, lift, and search alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar through trees, leaves, and woodland scenes.

A Halloween board book where The Very Hungry Caterpillar joins in on trick-or-treat fun. Bright pictures and short phrases keep the focus on costumes, treats, and a not-too-scary night out.

A hide-and-seek style board book where kids look for wild animals and spot details in each scene. The Very Hungry Caterpillar keeps the tone playful while little readers practice observation and animal vocabulary.

A nonfiction look at metamorphosis that explains how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. The Very Hungry Caterpillar frames the facts with bright pictures and simple language for young science fans.

A simple nonfiction introduction to how seeds grow into plants, including what they need to sprout and thrive. It’s written for young kids, with clear explanations and bright collage pictures.

A kid-friendly nonfiction book that explains a frog’s life cycle, from eggs to tadpoles to adult frogs. Clear, simple text and Eric Carle-style art make early science easy to understand.

A nonfiction life-cycle book that walks through how an egg becomes a baby animal. The Very Hungry Caterpillar helps guide the facts, making it approachable for preschool and early-elementary readers.

A peekaboo-style Christmas board book where kids uncover holiday surprises alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Simple text and hidden images turn it into a quick, interactive read-aloud.

The Grouchy Ladybug returns for a springtime story that focuses on seasons, sounds, and noticing the world waking up. It’s a gentle, upbeat read that keeps the ladybug’s personality in the mix.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar joins dinner time, spotlighting common foods and simple routines. It’s a sturdy board book that’s great for naming foods and winding down after a long day.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar explores snack foods with bright pictures and simple text. It’s an early food-and-vocabulary book that’s easy for toddlers to point to and talk about.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar heads outside to look for bugs and other tiny garden discoveries. It’s a simple search-and-find style board book, built for pointing, counting, and talking about what you spot.

A springtime board book where The Very Hungry Caterpillar heads out for an Easter picnic. The story keeps things light and simple, with colorful scenes of food, friends, and the outdoors.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar explores autumn changes like cooler days and falling leaves. The short text and bold pictures make it an easy first book about fall for very young readers.

A springtime board book that follows The Very Hungry Caterpillar through blooming flowers and other signs of the season. It’s made for toddlers practicing simple words and noticing change outdoors.

A seasonal board book that introduces summer through The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s first warm-weather experiences. Simple words and bright pictures make it a gentle read for toddlers learning about seasons.

A winter board book that highlights snow, cold days, and cozy seasonal moments with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. It’s a simple introduction to winter vocabulary for toddlers.

A warm picture book that celebrates the small things that make each child unique. Simple, affirming lines and bright collage illustrations make it easy to share as a confidence-boosting read-aloud.

A lift-the-flap search book packed with animals to spot across different habitats. With lots of hidden surprises, it’s built for repeated reads and plenty of pointing and naming.

A school-day board book that follows The Very Hungry Caterpillar through familiar moments like story time, art, and play. Simple sentences and bright pictures make it an easy read for kids starting school.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar heads outside for snowy fun, introducing winter activities and cold-weather sights. It’s a simple board book made for little ones who like naming what they see.

Baby Bear moves through a full day of simple activities, with familiar friends popping in along the way. The short text and bright pictures make it a gentle story for toddlers learning routines.

A cozy board book about giving and getting hugs, told with simple, reassuring words. Brown Bear and friends help little readers talk about affection and feelings in a very kid-friendly way.

An alphabetized treasury of Eric Carle animal art, from A to Z, gathered in one place. Alongside the pictures are short, friendly notes that make it fun to browse, point, and talk about animals.

A farm baby animal sound book with buttons to press as you read. Kids can match each sound to the right animal while enjoying bright Eric Carle-style illustrations.

A small, shareable board book that celebrates Grandma with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The simple text focuses on love and together time, making it a natural gift or bedtime read.

A warm board book for sharing with Grandpa, featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar and simple lines about love and family. It’s short, gentle, and easy for little ones to follow.

A board book that brings The Very Busy Spider into a forest setting, introducing new animal friends to spot and name. It keeps the focus on simple scenes and early vocabulary for toddlers.

A bright board book that introduces garden animals and insects through The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s world. Simple labels and short lines make it easy for toddlers to name new creatures and colors.

An ocean hide-and-seek board book with finger trails and lift-the-flap surprises. Kids trace paths and lift flaps to spot sea creatures and hidden details with The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

A color concept board book that follows a rainbow theme with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. It’s built for early color naming, with bold collage pictures and simple prompts on each page.

A beach-day board book where The Very Hungry Caterpillar explores sand, waves, and seaside finds. Short lines and bright pictures make it easy to share with toddlers who love summer outings.

A Halloween board book that mixes silly scares with Eric Carle-style bugs and creatures. Short phrases and bold pictures make it a quick seasonal read for little kids.

A small board book that helps kids practice gratitude in everyday moments, from family help to friendly gestures. Brown Bear and friends keep the tone warm, simple, and easy to share.

A Valentine-themed peekaboo board book filled with hearts, hugs, and hidden surprises. It’s designed for sharing, with simple text and bright collage-style pictures.

A peekaboo Easter board book where kids uncover spring surprises with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. It’s built for interactive reading, with simple text and reveal moments on each page.

A cozy board book that turns The Very Hungry Caterpillar into a cuddle-ready character for little ones. Simple rhymes and bright art make it an easy read for snuggle time and early bonding.

A winter holiday board book about celebrating together, with familiar animal friends and cozy seasonal scenes. Short lines and bright art make it a quick read for December story times.

A peekaboo Halloween board book featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar and not-too-spooky surprises. The short text and hidden images make it a quick, playful read for little trick-or-treaters.