Bugs & Spiders

Eric Carle's classic story begins one sunny Sunday, when the caterpillar was hatched out of a tiny egg. He was very hungry. On Monday, he ate through one apple; on Tuesday, he ate through three plums - and still he was hungry....

A little magic can take you a long way. After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree....

When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland....

Tucker is a streetwise city mouse. He thought he'd seen it all. But he's never met a cricket before, which really isn't surprising, because, along with his friend Harry Cat, Tucker lives in the very heart of New York City—the Times Square subway station.

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 then the rooster asks if she wants to catch a pesky fly....

A treasury tailor-made for the holidays, perfect for the whole family to share! Four favorite "Very" stories from beloved author Eric Carle, with all-new recipes, activities, projects, and more....

¡¿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....

This fast-paced mystery will have young readers on the edge of their seats as they root for boy and beetle....

Em uma manhã de primavera, a garotinha Fern resgata um porquinho e o nomeia Wilbur. Vendido para o tio de Fern e mandado para a fazenda dele, o porquinho faz amizade com os animais de lá—incluindo a gentil aranha Charlotte.

One morning Grasshopper finds a lovely road to follow. Off he goes on his journey, past plenty of busy characters. They wonder why Grasshopper isn’t as busy as they are. But Grasshopper - well, he is happy just walking down the road....

Follow the adventures of Wiggly Worm and his best friends (Snarky Snail, Rattles Snake, and Munchy Mosquito)....

Eleven-year-old Leo is an "armchair adventurer." This, according to Dad, means he'd choose adventures in books or video games over real-life experiences. And while Leo hates the label, he can’t argue with it. Unlike his little sister Lizzie, Leo is not a risk-taker....

With just one bite, a wakeful flea atop a pile of sleeping creatures causes a commotion....

When a very lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies, it sees a lantern, a candle, and the eyes of a dog, cat, and owl all glowing in the darkness. It even sees a surprise celebration of light....

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

Fred is a caterpillar who hasn't yet turned into a butterfly. He is sad and fed up, until a surprise meeting with Santa changes everything. Then, disaster strikes. Can Fred save Christmas, and will Santa help Fred get his wings? Find out....

It's a busy day at school with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! From greeting the teacher to reading a book, get ready to celebrate learning with The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he honors sisters everywhere! With sentiments, this heartfelt audiobook will show your sister just how much you care....

Dougie has a secret: he’s not a ground beetle. He’s a dung beetle, and he loves eating poop. Dougie knows he should be proud. Dung beetles help process waste and do other extraordinary things! But Dougie also knows that if anyone at school saw his lunch, he’d be an outcast....

Boy and fly meet and so begins a very funny friendship in this tale filled with hyperbole, puns, and slapstick from Tedd Arnold....

A very clever, funny story from the author of the prize-winning The Gruffalo. Maybe butterfly can help little monkey find his mum....

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"....

Follow the adventures of Buzz the bumblebee! Buzz is an adventurous little bee and always finds himself busy helping others....

Anansi, one of the great folk heroes of the world, is saved from a terrible fate by his six sons....

This comical companion to Ross Burach's The Very Impatient Caterpillar pays loving homage to every child's struggle to persist through challenges while also delivering a lighthearted lesson on butterfly migration. Remember, if at first you don't succeed, fly, fly again....

This treasury of titles from the World of Eric Carle features eight engaging stories in one book. And since each one can lasts five minutes or less, it's the perfect pick for bedtime or whenever time is tight.

Spend a day at the beach with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

It's a sunny day on the farm with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Who will he meet? From horses near the big red barn to little ducklings in a pond, discover new farmyard friends in this barnyard adventure with The Hungry Caterpillar.

Spend a day in the snow with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

It's a busy day as everyone gets ready for a special birthday celebration. Animal friends scurry about, preparing decorations and more for the fun festivities. Have fun at the party together with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

Junta-te a Tachi, um pequeno grilo muito sábio vindo das montanhas do Tibete, em aventuras encantadas de descoberta e amizade! Viajando pelo céu, Tachi dá por si numa movimentada cidade europeia, onde conhece Ditza, uma menina sonhadora, e o seu gato preguiçoso, Riscadinho. Juntos, Tachi, Ditza e Riscadinho embarcam em aventuras mágicas, aprendendo lições intemporais de bondade e sabedoria.

Tim the baby blue ant faces his fear of cheese in this charming tale. Through determination and support from friends, Tim learns that cheese isn't so scary after all. A heartwarming story about courage and overcoming fears.

Bigs the spider was hungry and frustrated; no matter where he looked, there was no food in sight. One day, while chasing after a mischievous Dragonfly, he stumbled upon something extraordinary.

Will didn’t plan to eat a stinkbug. But when his friend Darryl called new kid Eloy Herrera a racial slur, Will did it as a diversion. Now Will is Bug Boy, and everyone is cracking up inventing insect meals for him, like French flies and maggot-aroni and fleas.

Die Geschichte erzählt von der Spinne Fräulein Langbein. Als der kleine Ludi sie eines Tages in der Wohnung entdeckt, erschrickt er vorerst fürchterlich und findet sie eklig, worüber sie sich sehr empört. Ludis Papa fängt sie schließlich mit einem Glas und einer Postkarte ein, jedoch nur, um sie zu retten und nach draußen zu befördern. Dabei erklärt er seinem Sohn, dass jedes Lebewesen seinen Platz und seine Bedeutung in der Natur hat, auch diejenigen, die wir erstmal als störend oder unheimlich empfinden.