"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" is a famous children's picture book by Eric Carle that tells the story of a small caterpillar who hatches from an egg and is very hungry. Each day of the week, the caterpillar eats through increasing quantities of fruit—starting with one apple on Monday, two pears on Tuesday, and so on—yet remains hungry. On Saturday, he eats a variety of foods including chocolate cake, an ice-cream cone, and a lollipop, which gives him a stomach ache. The next day, he eats a green leaf that makes him feel better. By then, he has grown into a big, fat caterpillar, builds a cocoon around himself, and after over two weeks, emerges as a beautiful butterfly. The book also teaches children about counting, the days of the week, and the life cycle of a butterfly through colorful and iconic illustrations.
