Eric Carle Books in Order

A peekaboo Halloween board book featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar and not-too-spooky surprises. The short text and hidden images make it a quick, playful read for little trick-or-treaters.

A winter holiday board book about celebrating together, with familiar animal friends and cozy seasonal scenes. Short lines and bright art make it a quick read for December story times.

A cozy board book that turns The Very Hungry Caterpillar into a cuddle-ready character for little ones. Simple rhymes and bright art make it an easy read for snuggle time and early bonding.

A peekaboo Easter board book where kids uncover spring surprises with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. It’s built for interactive reading, with simple text and reveal moments on each page.

A Valentine-themed peekaboo board book filled with hearts, hugs, and hidden surprises. It’s designed for sharing, with simple text and bright collage-style pictures.

A small board book that helps kids practice gratitude in everyday moments, from family help to friendly gestures. Brown Bear and friends keep the tone warm, simple, and easy to share.

A Halloween board book that mixes silly scares with Eric Carle-style bugs and creatures. Short phrases and bold pictures make it a quick seasonal read for little kids.

A beach-day board book where The Very Hungry Caterpillar explores sand, waves, and seaside finds. Short lines and bright pictures make it easy to share with toddlers who love summer outings.

A color concept board book that follows a rainbow theme with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. It’s built for early color naming, with bold collage pictures and simple prompts on each page.

An ocean hide-and-seek board book with finger trails and lift-the-flap surprises. Kids trace paths and lift flaps to spot sea creatures and hidden details with The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

A bright board book that introduces garden animals and insects through The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s world. Simple labels and short lines make it easy for toddlers to name new creatures and colors.

A board book that brings The Very Busy Spider into a forest setting, introducing new animal friends to spot and name. It keeps the focus on simple scenes and early vocabulary for toddlers.

A warm board book for sharing with Grandpa, featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar and simple lines about love and family. It’s short, gentle, and easy for little ones to follow.

A small, shareable board book that celebrates Grandma with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The simple text focuses on love and together time, making it a natural gift or bedtime read.

A farm baby animal sound book with buttons to press as you read. Kids can match each sound to the right animal while enjoying bright Eric Carle-style illustrations.

An alphabetized treasury of Eric Carle animal art, from A to Z, gathered in one place. Alongside the pictures are short, friendly notes that make it fun to browse, point, and talk about animals.

A cozy board book about giving and getting hugs, told with simple, reassuring words. Brown Bear and friends help little readers talk about affection and feelings in a very kid-friendly way.

Baby Bear moves through a full day of simple activities, with familiar friends popping in along the way. The short text and bright pictures make it a gentle story for toddlers learning routines.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar heads outside for snowy fun, introducing winter activities and cold-weather sights. It’s a simple board book made for little ones who like naming what they see.

A school-day board book that follows The Very Hungry Caterpillar through familiar moments like story time, art, and play. Simple sentences and bright pictures make it an easy read for kids starting school.

A lift-the-flap search book packed with animals to spot across different habitats. With lots of hidden surprises, it’s built for repeated reads and plenty of pointing and naming.

A warm picture book that celebrates the small things that make each child unique. Simple, affirming lines and bright collage illustrations make it easy to share as a confidence-boosting read-aloud.

A winter board book that highlights snow, cold days, and cozy seasonal moments with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. It’s a simple introduction to winter vocabulary for toddlers.

A seasonal board book that introduces summer through The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s first warm-weather experiences. Simple words and bright pictures make it a gentle read for toddlers learning about seasons.

A springtime board book that follows The Very Hungry Caterpillar through blooming flowers and other signs of the season. It’s made for toddlers practicing simple words and noticing change outdoors.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar explores autumn changes like cooler days and falling leaves. The short text and bold pictures make it an easy first book about fall for very young readers.

A springtime board book where The Very Hungry Caterpillar heads out for an Easter picnic. The story keeps things light and simple, with colorful scenes of food, friends, and the outdoors.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar heads outside to look for bugs and other tiny garden discoveries. It’s a simple search-and-find style board book, built for pointing, counting, and talking about what you spot.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar explores snack foods with bright pictures and simple text. It’s an early food-and-vocabulary book that’s easy for toddlers to point to and talk about.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar joins dinner time, spotlighting common foods and simple routines. It’s a sturdy board book that’s great for naming foods and winding down after a long day.

The Grouchy Ladybug returns for a springtime story that focuses on seasons, sounds, and noticing the world waking up. It’s a gentle, upbeat read that keeps the ladybug’s personality in the mix.

A peekaboo-style Christmas board book where kids uncover holiday surprises alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Simple text and hidden images turn it into a quick, interactive read-aloud.

A nonfiction life-cycle book that walks through how an egg becomes a baby animal. The Very Hungry Caterpillar helps guide the facts, making it approachable for preschool and early-elementary readers.

A kid-friendly nonfiction book that explains a frog’s life cycle, from eggs to tadpoles to adult frogs. Clear, simple text and Eric Carle-style art make early science easy to understand.

A simple nonfiction introduction to how seeds grow into plants, including what they need to sprout and thrive. It’s written for young kids, with clear explanations and bright collage pictures.

A nonfiction look at metamorphosis that explains how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. The Very Hungry Caterpillar frames the facts with bright pictures and simple language for young science fans.

A hide-and-seek style board book where kids look for wild animals and spot details in each scene. The Very Hungry Caterpillar keeps the tone playful while little readers practice observation and animal vocabulary.

A Halloween board book where The Very Hungry Caterpillar joins in on trick-or-treat fun. Bright pictures and short phrases keep the focus on costumes, treats, and a not-too-scary night out.

A forest-themed hide-and-seek board book with finger trails and lift-the-flap surprises. Little hands can trace, lift, and search alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar through trees, leaves, and woodland scenes.

A chunky vocabulary board book that introduces 100 everyday words through The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s bright world. It’s organized for pointing and naming, helping toddlers build language one picture at a time.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar joins an Easter egg hunt, turning the holiday into a simple search story for little ones. Bright pictures and short phrases keep it easy to follow and fun to repeat.

A breakfast-themed board book where The Very Hungry Caterpillar helps introduce morning foods. Short lines and bold art make it an easy read for hungry kids and busy mornings.

A holiday story that pairs The Very Hungry Caterpillar with Father Christmas for a cozy seasonal adventure. Bright pictures and simple sentences make it a friendly December read for little ones.

A gratitude board book that helps kids say thank you to a teacher, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar as a friendly helper. It’s a quick read that fits well at the end of the school year or any day.

Classic nursery rhymes, including Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, paired with Eric Carle’s collage illustrations. It’s built for bedtime, lap reading, and singing along.

A packed animal compendium filled with Eric Carle illustrations and bite-size facts to browse. It’s made for curious kids who want to flip around, point, and learn a little something on every page.

A guessing game board book that zooms in on animals and invites kids to name them, then match each one to a sound. The Very Hungry Caterpillar adds a familiar guide for toddlers who love animal books.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar spends a day on the farm, spotting animals, machines, and simple routines. It’s a toddler-friendly introduction to farm vocabulary with bright, busy scenes.

A gentle, lap-friendly book that pairs sweet lines of love with touch-and-feel textures. It’s made for babies and toddlers who like to explore with both eyes and hands.

A bright, encouraging picture book for moments of change, from the first day of school to a big new adventure. Simple affirmations and collage art remind kids they can try hard things.

A winter hide-and-seek board book with finger trails and lift-the-flap surprises. Kids trace paths, lift flaps, and help The Very Hungry Caterpillar find hidden things in snowy scenes.

A hands-on magnet activity book that lets kids move pieces around to make scenes and simple stories. The sturdy format is designed for repeated play, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar as a cheerful guide.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar explores a garden picnic with scratch-and-sniff scents on the page. It’s a sensory, interactive read that pairs simple text with bright pictures and familiar foods.

A spring activity book filled with Easter-themed pictures to color and plenty of stickers to use. It’s made for quiet play, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar guiding the fun.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar celebrates Halloween with friendly bugs, costumes, and seasonal fun. The text stays simple and playful, making it a good pick for toddlers who want “spooky” without the scares.

A Chanukah-themed board book that counts through the eight nights with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Simple words and bright art introduce holiday symbols and family traditions in a kid-friendly way.

The Very Busy Spider gets a seasonal twist as the farm fills with Halloween fun. Simple text and bright pictures keep it more playful than scary, perfect for little trick-or-treaters.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar munches through a guessing game of foods, with close-up pictures and clues on each page. Kids try to name what’s coming next, then turn the page to check their guess.

A simple early reader that follows a curious search for the sun and what it does for our world. Short sentences and clear pictures support kids who are just starting to read on their own.

A conversation-starting picture book where different artists share their favorite foods and the stories behind them. It invites kids to think about their own favorites, from snacks to special meals.

A cozy Christmas Eve board book featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar and familiar holiday scenes. It’s designed for little ones, with simple sentences that fit well into bedtime traditions.

A party-themed board book that follows The Very Hungry Caterpillar through birthday fun, from decorations to treats. The short, simple text makes it easy to read aloud to excited toddlers.

A big, busy board book filled with colorful scenes to explore, from home and school to outdoor places. It’s designed for pointing, naming, and discovering new vocabulary in every spread.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar helps celebrate a birthday with bright pictures and simple birthday wishes. It’s a quick, cheerful board book that works well as a party-day read.

The Grouchy Ladybug meets the holiday season, with a story that softens her grumpy mood around winter cheer. It’s a quick, festive read for families who like classic Carle characters.

A colorful collection of favorite bugs chosen by different illustrators, each with a short, personal note. The book encourages kids to look closely, learn a few bug facts, and share their own picks.

An interactive STEM Gear book with turning gears, sounds, and bright vehicle scenes. Kids can spin, press, and listen while learning cause and effect through hands-on play.

A calm bedtime board book that follows The Very Hungry Caterpillar through a simple nighttime routine. Gentle language and bright pictures make it easy to read right before lights out.

A baby-friendly board book designed to hold attention with bold pictures and simple prompts. It encourages early interaction, with pages made for pointing, naming, and playing together.

A sweet, seasonal spin on the Grouchy Ladybug that centers on affection and making up after being grumpy. Short, simple lines make it a good choice for sharing with very young kids.

A beginning reader packed with animal actions and simple questions, inviting kids to compare what different creatures can do. The short text and bold pictures make it friendly for new readers.

A search-and-find board book that invites kids to look for The Very Hungry Caterpillar in busy, colorful scenes. It’s built for pointing, naming objects, and practicing attention to detail.

A bright mix of artwork and short reflections from many illustrators, each sharing a favorite color and why it matters to them. It’s a simple way to spark talk about colors, feelings, and taste.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar introduces springtime colors through eggs, flowers, and other Easter sights. It’s a short, bright board book for practicing color words during the season.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar helps kids count from one to ten with bright pictures and simple prompts. It’s a sturdy first numbers book that works well for pointing, counting aloud, and repeating.

A gratitude-themed board book where The Very Hungry Caterpillar helps little readers notice everyday reasons to say thanks. The simple wording makes it easy for toddlers to repeat and practice.

A peekaboo animal board book that turns page turns into a guessing game. Simple text and bright pictures invite little ones to lift, look, and name the animals they find.

A bright holiday board book that uses The Very Hungry Caterpillar to share Christmas greetings and simple seasonal moments. It’s an easy read for December, with cheerful art and short phrases.

A simple, affectionate board book that helps kids say “I love you” to Dad, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar along for the ride. Short lines and bright pictures make it easy to share again and again.

An alphabet board book that pairs each letter with a familiar word or picture from The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s world. It’s designed for early letter practice, with bold collage art and simple labels.

A sweet board book for celebrating Mum, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and simple messages of love. It’s designed for toddlers, with short phrases that work well for cuddly read-alouds.

A soothing board book that introduces simple calming ideas, like breathing and noticing feelings, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar as a friendly guide. It’s meant for quiet moments, wind-down time, and gentle reassurance.

Animals take turns putting on a show where silly surprises keep flipping expectations. The repeating pattern and playful word choice make it a read-aloud that leans into giggles and rhyme.

A sturdy book of busy scenes built for toddlers who love to spot details and name what they see. Each page offers lots to talk about, making it a good pick for shared read-and-chat time.

A sweet board book that uses The Very Hungry Caterpillar to talk about love in everyday moments. Short lines and bright pictures make it a simple gift book for families to share.

A sturdy introduction to how plants and animals change as they grow, from seeds and eggs to new life. Simple explanations and Carle’s bright art make early science feel approachable.

A collection of favorite animals shared by different artists, each paired with a short, personal explanation. It’s designed to get kids talking, comparing choices, and noticing how many ways animals can be drawn.

A sound-button book that lets kids press and listen to animal noises as they meet different creatures. It’s built for hands-on play, with Eric Carle’s bright animal art on every spread.

A boy sets out to find his best friend, meeting helpers and hazards along the way. It’s a simple quest story about loyalty and the determination to reconnect.

A farm-themed sound book where kids can press buttons to hear animal sounds and other familiar noises. The simple text and bold pictures make it easy to match each sound to the right scene.

A classic fairy tale about a tiny boy who must survive in a much bigger world. Eric Carle’s illustrations add humor and warmth to the old story.

A child imagines painting animals in surprising colors, like a blue horse or a red crocodile. The book is a celebration of creativity, showing that art doesn’t have to match real life.

A sturdy board book that explores bugs and garden creatures through The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s world. Simple words and bright pictures make it a gentle introduction to creepy-crawly friends.

A first-words board book that uses The Very Quiet Cricket and other insects to introduce simple vocabulary. It’s designed for pointing, naming, and early speech practice.

A first-words board book featuring The Very Clumsy Click Beetle and other backyard creatures. Short labels and bright art help toddlers build everyday vocabulary.

A retelling of the classic race between the overconfident rabbit and the steady turtle. The simple story and bold art make the lesson about patience and persistence easy to grasp.

A simple animal concept book that introduces a variety of creatures with bright collage illustrations. It’s designed for very young readers who like naming animals and spotting details.

A bilingual board book that introduces basic colors in English and Spanish. Simple labels and Eric Carle’s bright pictures make it easy to read aloud in either language.

A first-words board book featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar and objects from the classic story. It’s made for toddlers practicing simple vocabulary, one bright picture at a time.

A first-words board book built around The Very Busy Spider and familiar farm scenes. It focuses on everyday vocabulary for toddlers to point to, name, and repeat.

A split-page board book that lets toddlers mix and match animals with the sounds they make while they learn early vocabulary. Flip the split pages to pair each animal with its sound and talk about farm and wild creatures.

A split-page board book that lets toddlers mix and match animals with their homes while they learn early vocabulary. Kids can flip the top and bottom halves to match each creature to where it lives.

A playful early-learning book that pairs opposite ideas, like big and small or up and down, with bold collage pictures. It’s quick to read and easy for toddlers to talk about.

A collection where Eric Carle and other picture-book illustrators share how they make art and where ideas come from. It’s full of sketches, personal notes, and examples of many different styles.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar guides little readers through counting with familiar foods and bright pictures. It’s a quick, sturdy read for practicing numbers and one-to-one counting.

A box of rubber ducks falls off a ship, and the ducks float in different directions across the ocean. Each duck has its own adventure until one last duck finds a happy ending.

Mister Seahorse carries eggs while other animal dads also watch over their young. Hidden pictures reveal sea creatures, making it a gentle story about parenting and patience.

A small animal sets off to visit a friend and meets a parade of other animals along the way. Cut-out windows and repeated greetings turn the trip into a friendly, rhythmic journey.

A slow-moving sloth hangs in a tree while other animals rush past and ask what he’s doing. With gentle humor and simple facts, the sloth’s calm answers turn into a lesson about slowing down.

A farmer takes care of his animals as snow begins to fall, covering everything in white. With a hidden-picture reveal, the quiet winter day turns into a festive surprise.

A click beetle tumbles and bumps into trouble everywhere he goes, even when he tries to hide. With practice and patience, he learns how to click, flip, and land on his feet.

An alphabet book that matches each letter with a colorful animal, object, or scene in Eric Carle’s collage style. It’s a classic A-to-Z read for practicing letter names and sounds.

Eric Carle walks young artists through the basics of making a collage, from painting paper to cutting and layering shapes. It’s part art lesson, part invitation to experiment and play.

A rabbit and a bear hunt for a red fox, while the pictures teach an eye trick about color and afterimages. It’s part story, part simple art experiment for curious readers.

Animals demonstrate big movements, from bending and stomping to wriggling and kicking. Each page invites kids to copy along, turning the book into an easy, joyful stretch-and-move game.

A small collection of short, personal stories that draw on Eric Carle’s own memories, family, and childhood. The pieces are simple and reflective, mixing everyday moments with warm illustrations.

A small cloud drifts away from the group and plays at making shapes like sheep, planes, and a clown. When a storm rolls in, the cloud returns to the others and becomes part of the rain.

A little firefly blinks his light into the night, searching for others like him. After mistaking many glowing things for friends, he finally finds a sky full of real fireflies.

A child’s apron becomes the center of a playful dress-up game. As the apron changes roles, the story celebrates imagination and the fun of pretending to be someone new.

A sing-song chant moves through the days of the week, pairing each day with a tasty food. It’s part calendar, part kitchen chorus, and a fun way to practice rhythm and sequencing.

A behind-the-scenes look at Eric Carle’s process, including how he paints papers, cuts shapes, and builds his famous collage illustrations. It’s a visual tour for kids and adults who love picture-book art.

A child draws a star and keeps drawing, creating a world filled with people, animals, and seasons. The story feels like a simple creation tale, ending with a quiet look at how life changes over time.

A collection of dragon tales and folklore from around the world, brought together with Eric Carle’s illustrations. It’s a mix of adventure, humor, and myth, sized for family read-alouds.

One question leads to another as different baby animals are shown with their mothers. It’s a reassuring, rhythmic book for sharing at bedtime and talking about family closeness.

A young cricket tries to chirp like the insects he meets, but no sound comes out. When he finally hears another cricket, he discovers his own voice at just the right moment.

A large-format collection of animal poems and pictures, pairing many writers with Eric Carle’s illustrations. It’s the kind of book you can dip into, one creature and one poem at a time.

A hermit crab finds a new shell and, month by month, decorates it with sea plants and creatures to make it feel like home. When he outgrows it, he has to be brave enough to move on.

Monica wants the moon, so her dad sets out with a long ladder to bring it down for her. It’s a gentle, magical story about love, patience, and watching the moon change shape.

A simple concept board book that introduces touch and texture words through bright pictures. It’s designed for very young children to talk about how things feel, from smooth to rough.

A split-page board book that lets toddlers mix and match how different animals move while they learn early vocabulary. Kids can mix and match animals and actions as they learn verbs like hop, swim, and crawl.

A split-page board book that lets toddlers mix and match animal heads with the right tails while they learn early vocabulary. Mix-and-match flaps turn it into a playful guessing game that builds observation skills.

A split-page board book that lets toddlers mix and match how living things grow and change while they learn early vocabulary. Simple pictures and split pages help kids compare stages, from tiny beginnings to bigger forms.

A split-page board book that lets toddlers mix and match foods and the animals that might eat them while they learn early vocabulary. The split pages encourage matching and talking about familiar snacks and meals.

Bold collage pictures point out the patterns, shapes, and movement we can notice in everyday life. The simple text invites kids to look closely at the world around them and name what they see.

A hungry python swallows animals one by one, growing longer with each bite. With bouncy rhyme and bright art, the story turns into a funny cautionary tale about knowing when to stop.

A split-page board book that lets toddlers mix and match basic shapes while they learn early vocabulary. Kids can match shapes across the split pages while learning words like circle, square, and triangle.

A split-page board book that lets toddlers mix and match numbers and counting while they learn early vocabulary. The split pages make counting feel like a game, with bold pictures that invite pointing and counting aloud.

A split-page board book that lets toddlers mix and match colors while they learn early vocabulary. The split pages let kids pair bold pictures with color words, turning color practice into an easy game.

A spider starts spinning her web first thing in the morning and won’t be distracted by the noisy farm animals around her. By nightfall, her careful work pays off when the web shows what it can do.

A playful board book that invites kids to help a hungry monkey choose and count foods for lunch. Movable pieces and bright collage pictures keep the focus on hands-on reading.

A playful book that makes a rainbow appear as you turn the pages. Along the way it introduces colors and counting, built around Eric Carle’s bold collage art.

A hands-on board book where a small ball is attached and can be moved through die-cut holes as you read. The simple story turns page-turning into a little game of follow-the-ball.

A honeybee is about to make honey when a robber snatches it away. She tracks him down with a clever plan that shows why you shouldn’t take what isn’t yours.

A set of familiar Aesop fables retold for young readers, each ending with a clear lesson about choices and consequences. Eric Carle’s collage art keeps the stories lively and easy to follow.

A brave pair of kids face a hungry giant who wants to gobble them up. Using quick thinking and teamwork, they work out a way to escape and outsmart him.

A grouchy ladybug picks fights with bigger and bigger animals as the day goes on. Along the way, kids learn about time, size, and what happens when you choose kindness instead of a quarrel.

A story collection that brings together several Eric Carle favorites in one volume. It’s an easy way to revisit familiar characters and share longer read-aloud time.

A chameleon wishes he could be like the other animals, so he borrows their colors and body parts. After turning into a confusing mix, he realizes being himself is what feels best.

A retelling of the Noah’s Ark story that focuses on the dove’s role as a messenger. Simple language and bold illustrations make the familiar tale approachable for young children.

A split-page board book that lets toddlers mix and match everyday first words while they learn early vocabulary. Flip the split pages to match simple words with bright pictures, built for early vocabulary practice.

Arthur spends the day on a family outing to the sea, taking in the sights, sounds, and surprises along the way. It’s a warm slice of everyday childhood, told with simple words and bright pictures.

A wordless picture book that follows a musician and the images his music seems to create. The collage art turns sound into color and motion, inviting kids to tell their own story page by page.

A child searches around the world for a missing cat, meeting many different cats along the way. The repeating question and bold art turn it into a playful seek-and-find for animal lovers.

In a medieval town, Walter must bake rolls in the shape of the sun each morning, or face punishment. When the sun-shaped rolls go missing, he follows clues through the city to set things right.

A long, fold-out train rolls through the pages, picking up animals as it goes. It’s a simple counting journey from one to ten, built for little readers who love vehicles and repetition.

A young messenger carries a coded birthday invitation through forests and fields. Die-cut clues and repeating symbols help readers solve the path to the surprise party.

A rooster sets off on an adventure and gathers a growing group of animal companions along the way. When the journey feels too big, they turn back together, showing how company can change everything.

A mouse wanders through the world asking animals if they want to be friends. The story’s simple pattern and bright pictures make it an easy way to talk about loneliness, courage, and connection.

A tiny seed travels on the wind through seasons and dangers, from birds and storms to snow and heat. After a long journey, it finally finds the right place to grow into a tall flower.

A boy named Jack wants pancakes, but first he has to gather every ingredient, from wheat to milk to eggs. The step-by-step story turns breakfast into a kid-friendly look at where food comes from.

A tiny caterpillar hatches hungry and eats his way through the week, learning about counting, days, and food. After a big meal and a rest in a cocoon, he becomes a butterfly.

A train ride fills up with animals, from one elephant to ten birds, as it heads toward the zoo. The bold pictures make counting feel like part of the adventure.