The Very Hungry Caterpillar Storytime Apple and Caterpillar brings Eric Carle's iconic first page to life in a tactile, interactive format: a soft plush apple that opens to reveal the caterpillar hiding inside, inviting babies and toddlers to re-enact the classic beginning of the story. It's a story-led play item that bridges the book and the toy world in a particularly intuitive way.
The "storytime" format works because it directly mirrors the book's most memorable moment: the tiny caterpillar emerging from the egg on a leaf in the moonlight (or in this case, from the apple). The soft plush construction makes the apple and caterpillar safe for babies to handle, squeeze, and explore. Eric Carle's artwork is faithfully represented in the colour palette and character design. It's a toy that parents who love the book will enjoy giving as much as children will enjoy receiving.
The physical experience of opening the apple to find the caterpillar inside is a form of retelling the story through play. This kind of object-based storytelling is developmentally valuable: it builds narrative sequencing ("first the caterpillar is in the apple, then it comes out"), it encourages repeat play as children retell the story in their own way, and it connects the book to physical experience in a way that deepens understanding. Browse our baby gift ideas for more Eric Carle toys, or explore our character plush range for other Very Hungry Caterpillar soft toys.
A soft plush apple that opens to reveal the Very Hungry Caterpillar inside - directly recreating one of the story's most iconic moments as a hands-on play experience. Suitable for 12 months and up.
Recommended for 12 months and up. From this age, children can engage with simple object-based storytelling and will enjoy repeatedly opening the apple to find the caterpillar inside.
Yes - the Storytime Apple is a distinctive gift for parents who love Eric Carle. The apple-reveal format is more interesting than a standard plush and directly connects to the book's story. It pairs naturally with a copy of the original Very Hungry Caterpillar book as a coordinated gift.
Yes - both the apple and caterpillar are made from baby-safe soft plush materials. The design is appropriate for 12 months and up. Always supervise young children during play.
Yes - we stock Very Hungry Caterpillar and Eric Carle toys and ship Australia-wide. Free shipping on orders over $129.
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