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A spider, blown by the wind to a fence post near a farm yard, begins to build her web and cannot be distracted from the task at hand--not by the horse, cow, sheep, goat, or dog. But when the rooster asks if she wants to catch a pesky fly, the busy spider is able to catch it in her web...

Brought to you by Penguin. ‘We are now about to visit the most marvellous places and see the most wonderful things!’ This edition of James and the Giant Peach, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. So, enter a world where invention and mischief can...

A summer ant farm grows into a learning experience for the entire family in this lyrical coming-of-age story from the award-winning author of Down to Earth. "Endearingly executed, this gentle tale will see readers applauding as they reach the end.” –Booklist, Starred Review Harvard is used...

From Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell comes a cozy, magical nighttime adventure, where a child discovers the mysterious, miniature world beyond his bedroom walls. ​ Sent home from school earlier in the day with a fever, George awakens in the middle of the night to discover a cricket...

One day, a little cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. But the little cricket cannot make a sound. The cricket meets many insects, but it isn't until he meets a beautiful female cricket that he can finally chirp "hello!" Excerpt: Hello! whispered a praying mantis...

Join the Very Hungry Caterpillar for twenty-five audiobooks (including three in Spanish) by classic and beloved children's author Eric Carle! The stories, brought to life with sound effects and music, include: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Calm With The Very Hungry Caterpillar Love From The Very...

From Eric Carle, New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and From Head to Toe, comes the classic story of one very grouchy ladybug. As children follow the Grouchy Ladybug on her journey, they will learn the important concepts of time, size, and shape, as well as the...

A brilliant collection of beautiful stories by exciting artist Lara Hawthorne. The collection includes four stories: Alba the Hundred Year Old Fish, Herbert's Garden, The Night Flower and Ratty's Big Adventure.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the star of this collection of stories that can each be read aloud in five minutes or less! This treasury of titles from the World of Eric Carle features eight engaging stories in one book. And since each one can be read in five minutes or less, it's the perfect...

Forty years after its first publication this much-loved Child's Play classic is as popular as ever.

Celebrate the seasons with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends in this classic collection of tales! First Winter: There are so many ways to spend a chilly winter day. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and explore everything winter has to offer! Welcome winter with The Very Hungry...

From Black-ish writer and director Gail Lerner comes a whimsical and heartwarming tale where two unlikely allies band together to protect and defend the insect world from the worst enemy of all…humans. “What an enchanting and wondrous book for young readers.” —Jamie Lee Curtis, actress...

The bestselling author of the Septimus Heap series, Angie Sage, delivers a gripping and darkly humorous tale of Maximillian Fly—a human with cockroach features—whose quiet life is upended when he aids two human children in their escape from an oppressive governing power. Perfect for fans of...

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection 2026-2027 Tome Society Book Award Winner A 2026 MIDDLE-GRADE FAVORITE, Children’s Book Council Home Alone meets A Night in the Museum in this clever middle-grade heist story by USA Today bestselling author Jenni L. Walsh. When a science-loving...

¡¿A quién le gustan las cucarachas?! Pues esta cucarachita, ¡les va a encantar! Esta tierna historia musical nos enseña que cultivar la paciencia nos premiará con el regalo del verdadero amor y la amistad. Basado en la producción de la compañía de teatro Teatro SEA, este audiolibro...

Explore a day on the farm with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this audiobook that's perfect for little ones with curious minds. Children will quickly learn the names of animals in this educational and entertaining story! Join the Very Hungry Caterpillar on a day at the farm as he is introduced...

A heartwarming tale of a girl waiting for her beloved Papá to return when the monarchs fly south to their home in Mexico. Lucía loves to watch the monarchs' migration from her home in Mexico with Papá. But this year, the monarchs' journey north holds extra weight; Papá is heading north...

Say good night with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Young listeners can snuggle up listening to The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this gentle audiobook perfect for bedtime! Ease little ones to sleep with lullaby-like prose from the World of Eric Carle...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Give Grandpa lots of love with help from The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this lively audiobook starring Eric Carle’s classic storybook character! The perfect listen for Grandpa’s birthday, baby announcements, National Grandparent’s Day, and more! Grandpa… I...

Say "Happy Birthday!" with this lovely audiobook from The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of everyone's special day. This wonderful audiobook from Eric Carle featuring all kinds of birthday surprises--from presents to balloons, and of course...