If you’ve got a toddler or young child at home, chances are they’ve already tried to get their hands on your tablet or phone. So if you’re looking for one of the best apps for toddlers — something that’s genuinely fun and educational — The Very Hungry Caterpillar App is well worth checking out.
Nearly every home has a copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle on the bookshelf. It’s a simple but beautiful story that has captured the imagination of children (and grown-ups) for generations. StoryToys took that beloved book and turned it into a fun, interactive app designed especially for preschoolers.
Counting, Sorting & Memory Skills
While little ones are busy having fun, they’re also quietly practising counting, sorting, and memory skills, learning about healthy eating, and discovering am
azing facts about caterpillars, seahorses, chameleons and other real-life animals.
The app brings the story to life with gentle 3D animations and interactive scenes based on Eric Carle’s original artwork.
The activities are simple and easy to play, and children love earning badges for completing the extra puzzles and challenges in every scene:
- Guide the world’s best-known caterpillar towards healthy fruits as he wriggles across the garden
8 enchanting 3D pop-up scenes packed with simple animations and interactive elements- Guide the Brown Bear around a forest maze to find her bear cub
- Grow The Tiny Seed into a beautiful flower with help from the sun and the Little Cloud
- Watch The Mixed Chameleon change colour as you help him gobble up bugs with his long tongue!
- Complete jigsaw puzzles of your favourite characters
Guaranteed to Make Fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Smile!
“Not only does the app bring Eric Carle into the lives of 21st century preschoolers, but it teaches important reading skills, promotes problem solving, and boosts little-finger dexterity.” – iPad Kids
“This is the first time Eric Carle art has been used in an app that you won’t regret buying.” – Children’s Technology Review
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is the Very Hungry Caterpillar app suitable for?
The app is designed with preschoolers in mind, making it a good fit for younger toddlers right through to early primary school age, depending on your child’s interests and screen-time habits.
What skills does the app help develop?
Through its scenes and puzzles, the app encourages counting, sorting, memory, and problem-solving skills, alongside gentle lessons about healthy eating and real-life animals.
What platforms is the app available on?
The app is available for iOS and Android devices.
Is it based on the original book illustrations?
Yes, the app uses artwork and animation inspired by Eric Carle’s original illustrations, brought to life with gentle 3D animation.
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