Books with title Charlie the Caterpillar

As Charlie the Caterpillar meets one group of animals after another playing together and having fun, he asks if he can join in. But each time he's told not welcome -- because he's ugly. As winter approaches, Charlie spins himself a cocoon. When spring arrives, the cocoon opens and out comes Charlie -- now a beautiful butterfly. Everyone wants him to be part of their group. But Charlie puts these fair-weather friends properly in their place in this heartwarming story about the meaning of true friendship.

When Charlie the caterpillar is born, everything looks bright and beautiful, and Charlie feels happy to be alive. He decides to set out and see the world. As Charlie wanders, he meets one group of animals after another, playing together and having fun. At each encounter, Charlie innocently asks if he might join in, and each time he gets the same reply: "No! Now giddadda here!" when Charlie asks why, he's told he's just an ugly caterpillar -- and not wanted. At first Charlie is mystified, then hurt, then finally begins to feel ugly. As winter approaches, our friendless Charlie sighs and spins himself a cocoon. When spring arrives, the cocoon opens and out comes Charlie -- now a beautiful butterfly. Suddenly he's popular beyond his wildest dreams. Suddenly everyone wants him to be part of their group. But Charlie puts these fair-weather friends properly in their place in this heartwarming story about the meaning of true friendship.

Charlie the Caterpillar by Andy GutmanWhen Charlie the Caterpillar looks in the mirror, all he sees is what's missing. But with the help of some caring and colorful friends, he begins to learn it's what inside that counts.The book's lively illustrations in vibrant colors bring the story to life. Its lyrical words work for both reading silently and aloud.The accompanying contemporary "Charlie the Caterpillar" song, also written by Gutman, is available on iTunes, Spotify and SoundCloud and is sure to have children and their parents tapping their toes, too (soundcloud.com/drewgut)!

Charlie the Caterpillar by Andy GutmanWhen Charlie the Caterpillar looks in the mirror, all he sees is what's missing. But with the help of some caring and colorful friends, he begins to learn it's what inside that counts.The book's lively illustrations in vibrant colors bring the story to life. Its lyrical words work for both reading silently and aloud.The accompanying contemporary "Charlie the Caterpillar" song, also written by Gutman, is available on iTunes, Spotify and SoundCloud and is sure to have children and their parents tapping their toes, too (soundcloud.com/drewgut)!

Charlie the Caterpillar by Andy GutmanWhen Charlie the Caterpillar looks in the mirror, all he sees is what's missing. But with the help of some caring and colorful friends, he begins to learn it's what inside that counts.The book's lively illustrations in vibrant colors bring the story to life. Its lyrical words work for both reading silently and aloud.The accompanying contemporary "Charlie the Caterpillar" song, also written by Gutman, is available on iTunes, Spotify and SoundCloud and is sure to have children and their parents tapping their toes, too (soundcloud.com/drewgut)!

The expression "Don't judge a book by its cover" applies to all creatures, especially caterpillars. Without taking the time to get to know her, Speckles the spider and Crumbs the cricket take an immediate dislike to Katy the caterpillar. In their eyes, Katy is just too ugly to befriend. Fortunately, Annie the ant looks beyond Katy's stubby legs and green skin. What she sees is a beautiful friend. A miraculous transformation puts Speckles and Crumbs in their place and confirms the significance of respect for others. This delightful tale teaches readers that the cover of the book is much less important than what is on the inside. A bonus to this inspiring book is an introduction to the stages of a caterpillar’s life.

This is volume five, Reading Level 1, in a comprehensive program (Reading Levels 1 and 2) for beginning readers.Two nine-book sets teach reading to children from preschool to grades K and 1, emphasizing phonics while also presenting a lively and engaging collection of facts and stories to make kids’ reading experiences enjoyable. Each title emphasizes one phonics family, the first five books in each set focusing on one vowel sound, and the remaining four books combining some vowel sounds or reviewing them all. Short vowel families are covered in Level 1 readers and long vowel families in Level 2 books. Fiction titles feature attractive illustrations and have story themes ranging from funny to serious. Each fiction title also suggests a brief activity that allows kids to interact with the book’s subject matter. Nonfiction titles are photo illustrated, and include “Fun Facts” to enrich children’s reading experiences. The nonfiction books contain the basic elements of a nonfiction book, including glossary and index. They also suggest web sites appropriate to kids’ interests where more information about each book’s subject is offered. Both fiction and nonfiction titles contain word lists that group each book’s words into “decodable” words—those containing the book’s main vowel sound, which the book is either teaching or reviewing. Word lists also include high-frequency words and challenging words included in the main text. All books present a letter to parents and teachers explaining the fundamental concepts underlying both the series and the specific title. Level 1 readers are designed for classroom or home schooling use in preschool and kindergarten, and Level 2 readers for kindergarten and grade 1. “The Caterpillar” is a story that covers the “short u” sound.

Catie the Caterpillar's simple, straightforward language and colorful illustrations realistically portray the scenario of child sexual abuse, integrating the lines typically used by perpetrators and the guilt feelings and withdrawal of the victim into a story that demonstrates the need to express rather than suppress feelings. Talking about abuse is only the first step to recovery, so Catie's story is followed by discussion questions to further facilitate the therapeutic process and bring to life God's real and constant love for us all. This book can be used as part of a curriculum on abuse for children.