Eric Carle The Very Hungry Caterpillar Braille

Last updated: July 8, 2019


Eric Carle’s "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" is a children’s classic that follows the gastronomic adventures of a starving caterpillar. The book includes braille text in addition to beautiful touch-and-feel pictures that give young readers a tactile experience. The book is made up of over 34 different textured materials.

Eric Carle The Very Hungry Caterpillar Braille

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In our analysis of 21 expert reviews, the Eric Carle The Very Hungry Caterpillar Braille placed 1st when we looked at the top 9 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the tactile version of Eric Carle’s classic picture book. This tactile picture book has been painstakingly hand-crafted using 34 different textured materials. Contours are explored as an added dimension of shapes through the use of multilayered elements and embroidered elements. Textures are used to depict both objects and concepts through the usage of exquisite material. These books are for all children, including the visually impaired and children with special needs. About Dreaming Fingers – A new imprint from the Karadi Tales Company, India (A subsidiary of Amar Chitra Katha) – Handmade touch & feel picture books for young children – Also have Braille and can help blind children “see” the world through feeling.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

There’s a large feely picture of the caterpillar at the start of the book which Charlotte really enjoyed feeling, and more braille text compared to the Spot books, for example, which is great for more advanced braille readers.
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