The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Poems

By: Charles Ghigna

Published by Penguin Group, 2026-02-17

<b>Introduce young readers to poetry with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in the first-ever collection of original poems from the World of Eric Carle!</b><br><br><b><i>Caterpillar’s Wish</i></b><br><i>I made a little wish</i><br><i>on the first star in the sky.</i><br><i>I wished that I could turn into—</i><br><i>a big blue butterfly!</i><br><br>This tender collection of first poems invites young readers into the world of poetry. Featuring Eric Carle’s beloved artwork and twelve original poems by award-winning poet Charles Ghigna (Father Goose), this keepsake casebound board book is perfect for little ones and their families to read and enjoy together.