There isn’t much plot or characterization here. An egg hatches. The resulting caterpillar eats (and eats), then builds a cocoon, nibbles his way out, and is a beautiful butterfly. Simple. But the book’s design (especially the holes) and unexpected food choices reliably caught the boys’ attention when they were toddlers. (And I liked making the butterfly “fly” at the end by flapping the back cover.)
Author: Eric Carle
Illustrator: Eric Carle