"Charlie the Caterpillar" by Christopher Santoro tells the heartwarming story of a young caterpillar named Charlie who feels out of place in his garden. While his friends boast bright colors and bold patterns, Charlie is plain and shy. Throughout his journey, he learns to embrace his uniqueness and discovers the importance of self-acceptance. As he navigates challenges and forms lasting friendships with other garden creatures, Charlie embarks on a transformative adventure. This delightful tale emphasizes themes of individuality and personal growth, ultimately leading to the realization that true beauty comes from within, culminating in Charlie's magnificent transformation. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Aladdin Picture .

This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 1993 by Turtleback Books .

Stuart J. Murphy is a visual learning specialist. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, he has a strong background in design and art direction. He also has extensive experience in the world of educational publishing. Drawing on all these talents, Stuart J. Murphy brings a unique perspective to the MathStart series. In MathStart books, pictures do more than tell stories; they teach math. Stuart J. Murphy and his wife, Nancy, live in Boston. Christopher Santoro has been illustrating children's books for more than thirty years, including Grandpappy Snippy Snappies; A Pie Went By, a NEST Literary Classic; and the Dom DeLuise picture books Charlie the Caterpillar, Hansel and Gretel, The Nightingale, and King Bob's New Clothes. Christopher has been honored by the Society of Illustrators, the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the American Library Association, and The New Yorker. He lives in Key West, Florida, with two cats, Ernie and Truman, and a dog, Stuart.