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Thanks from The Very Hungry Caterpillar — Content Guide for Parents

By Eric CarlePenguin2017-08-15ISBN 978051515806932 pages
Thanks from The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Show friends and family just how much you appreciate them with The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s joyful book of thanks! Learn the power of thankfulness with this charming keepsake, filled with Eric Carle’s signature illustrative style and words of gratitude.

Thanks for reminding me
To wonder about everything
And to dream of a peaceful world.

Say “Thank You” to that special someone with help from the world’s favorite caterpillar! This charming book filled with Eric Carle’s signature illustrative art is the perfect way to show your appreciation for loved ones, and to celebrate all that makes us most thankful.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Thanks from The Very Hungry Caterpillar appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence in the book. The story focuses on the caterpillar's journey of eating various foods and transforming into a butterfly, which is gentle and age-appropriate. No scary content in the book. The story is light-hearted and designed to be enjoyable for young children, with no elements that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Thanks from The Very Hungry Caterpillar have violence?

    No violence in the book. The story focuses on the caterpillar's journey of eating various foods and transforming into a butterfly, which is gentle and age-appropriate.

  • Does Thanks from The Very Hungry Caterpillar have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The story is light-hearted and designed to be enjoyable for young children, with no elements that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Thanks from The Very Hungry Caterpillar have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results mention various interpretations and discussions but do not provide evidence of religious practices or themes within the narrative.

  • Does Thanks from The Very Hungry Caterpillar have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book narrative. The story does not address race or racism as a central theme or plot point.

  • Does Thanks from The Very Hungry Caterpillar have profanity?

    No profanity in the book. The language used is simple and suitable for young children, focusing on themes of growth and gratitude.

  • Does Thanks from The Very Hungry Caterpillar have climate change?

    No climate themes in the book. The narrative focuses on the caterpillar's transformation and does not address environmental issues or activism.

  • Does Thanks from The Very Hungry Caterpillar have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The narrative is centered around the caterpillar's metamorphosis and does not include any adult themes or references.

  • Does Thanks from The Very Hungry Caterpillar have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a caterpillar as the main character without any focus on traditional or modern gender expectations.

  • Does Thanks from The Very Hungry Caterpillar have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book itself. While there are discussions and interpretations regarding the caterpillar in broader cultural contexts, these do not constitute explicit content in the book.

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