The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Halloween
by Eric Carle
What it is
A pumpkin-shaped seek-and-find board book: spot the Very Hungry Caterpillar among bats, jack-o'-lanterns and buckets of sweets.
Why it's on the list
For the smallest readers, Halloween can be a lot: masks, noises, things that jump out. This board book keeps it gentle. Page after page, The Very Hungry Caterpillar is hiding somewhere among autumn leaves, bats and jack-o'-lanterns, and a short rhyme asks the child to find him. That turns reading into a game they can win, again and again, which is exactly what toddlers want from a book. It is shaped like a pumpkin and sturdy enough for small hands, in Eric Carle's familiar bright style.
Popularity when chosen: #13 · Amazon Best Sellers, Children's Books (seen 19 October 2026). A sales ranking, not a review.
Chosen for 19–25 October 2026.
Edition linked: Board book, World of Eric Carle, 22 July 2025, 10 pages · ISBN 9780593890172.
Who this book is for
Babies and toddlers from about 1 to 3, and parents looking for a Halloween book that is cosy rather than spooky.
Where to find it
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