The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Poems

By Charles Ghigna

Introduce young readers to poetry with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in the first-ever collection of original poems from the World of Eric Carle

Caterpillar's Wish
I made a little wish
on the first star in the sky.
I wished that I could turn into--
a big blue butterfly

This tender collection of first poems invites young readers into the world of poetry. Featuring Eric Carle's beloved artwork and twelve original poems by award-winning poet Charles Ghigna (Father Goose), this keepsake casebound board book is perfect for little ones and their families to read and enjoy together.

• Format: Board book
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F928XWSW
• ISBN13: 9798217141777
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: World of Eric Carle
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Age Range: 3 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool