The Woolly Bear Caterpillar
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

The Woolly Bear Caterpillar

By Julia Donaldson, Yuval Zommer (Illustrator)

A plain caterpillar faces ridicule but may transform into something extraordinary.

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32 pages
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In a vibrant garden, the plain Woolly Bear Caterpillar dreams of her future as a moth. Mocked by her dazzling peers, she wonders if she can ever be as beautiful. As the garden whispers of her potential, could Woolly Bear be on the brink of a stunning transformation? Discover a tale of unexpected beauty and change, where the smallest creature might hold the greatest surprise. This enchanting story, paired with captivating illustrations, invites readers to witness a metamorphosis that challenges appearances and celebrates inner potential.

From the publisher

From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and award-winning illustrator Yuval Zommer, comes a charming minibeast Cinderella story. Crawling through the garden, the little Woolly Bear Caterpillar wonders what kind of moth she will become. Bonny and bright, stunning and smart, but not kind, the other caterpillars laugh at the small, plain Woolly Bear. There is one thing that they are sure of: Woolly Bear could never be as dramatic and beautiful as them! But could one little caterpillar be about to undergo a truly terrific transformation? Brilliantly written and stunningly illustrated this engaging picture book comes complete with a non-fiction mini book about caterpillars and moths written by a nature specialist

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about bugs and insectsBooks about caterpillarsBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themes
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Book details

Publication
Published
February 13, 2024
First published
June 24, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781529012187

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