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Where is the Very Hungry Caterpillar? — Content Guide for Parents

By Eric CarlePuffin Books2017ISBN 978014137435212 pages
Where is 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

The Very Hungry Caterpillar has sold over 41 million copies worldwide in over 62 languages. In this new lift-flap book, children are asked where the Hungry Caterpillar might be hiding. Is he hiding in the grass? No, that's a chirpy cricket! Is he nibbling the strawberry? No, that's an ant! The lift-flap on every spread lets little readers join in the fun as they search in this fun, interactive take on the beloved children's classic.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Where is the Very Hungry Caterpillar? appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence in the book. The story is gentle and focuses on the caterpillar's eating journey and transformation into a butterfly, which is appropriate for young children. No scary content in the book. The story is light-hearted and reassuring, focusing on the caterpillar's journey.

  • Does Where is the Very Hungry Caterpillar? have violence?

    No violence in the book. The story is gentle and focuses on the caterpillar's eating journey and transformation into a butterfly, which is appropriate for young children.

  • Does Where is the Very Hungry Caterpillar? have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The story is light-hearted and reassuring, focusing on the caterpillar's journey.

  • Does Where is the Very Hungry Caterpillar? have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The narrative focuses on the caterpillar's transformation and does not include any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.

  • Does Where is the Very Hungry Caterpillar? have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book narrative. The story features a caterpillar and does not address race as a central theme.

  • Does Where is the Very Hungry Caterpillar? have profanity?

    No profanity in the book. The language used is simple and suitable for early readers.

  • Does Where is the Very Hungry Caterpillar? have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The story focuses on the caterpillar's life cycle and does not engage with environmental issues or activism.

  • Does Where is the Very Hungry Caterpillar? have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The narrative is child-friendly and centers on the caterpillar's growth and metamorphosis.

  • Does Where is the Very Hungry Caterpillar? have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a caterpillar and does not include themes related to gender expectations or roles.

  • Does Where is the Very Hungry Caterpillar? have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book itself. While some sources discuss interpretations or cultural relevance, these do not reflect content from the narrative of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar.'

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