Are You a Fan of Eric Carle and The Very Hungry Caterpillar?

Are you a fan of Eric Carle and his famous children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar? If so, you have to check out this new Zoobie pet, available at Pure and Honest Kids. It is inspired by Carle’s book and is absolutely adorable!

Recently, Eric Carle was on The Today Show to read The Very Hungry Caterpillar to children in celebration of Jumpstart’s “Read for the Record,” a campaign seeking to set a world record for the most people reading the same book on the same day.

It is such a wonderful book, and now there is a fabulous toy to go along with it! Zoobies has teamed up with the World of Eric Carle to bring you the Zoobie Very Hungry Caterpillar. This limited edition plush character folds into a pillow with a butterfly print blanket zipped inside. The package also includes the classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar hard cover storybook as well as a certificate celebrating the character's 40th anniversary. This toy, blanket and book combo is sure to be a hit for children and collectors alike.

This award winning toy (Winner of Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Creative Child Magazine 2007 Top Toy of the Year Award and JPMA Innovations Award Finalist in 2007) is available at Pure and Honest Kids for $40.00.

Check out the other Zoobie Pets available at Pure and Honest Kids here. You are sure to find a Zoobie Pet you can’t live without!

Also, if you are as big fan of Eric Carle like we are, then you should also check out the Brown Bear Floor Puzzle here. Inspired by another one of Carle’s books, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, this colorful floor puzzle makes another great gift for children! The puzzle, packaged in a sturdy box with a colorful rope handle, measures 2X3 feet, and comes with 24 jumbo pieces. This puzzle is perfect for children ages 3+. And no worries, parents! The puzzle is as safe as it is fun. The puzzle is printed with nontoxic inks. Available at Pure and Honest Kids for $17.00