Charlie the Caterpillar

Book Review: Charlie The Caterpillar
1. Type of Book: Storybook, seasonal, predictable
2. Format: Paperback
3. Mulit-Cultural: No
4. Awards: No
5. Ages: 4-7
6. Brief Synopsis: Charlie the caterpillar is treated unfairly by the other animals because
they think he is “ugly”. After Charlie transforms into a butterfly all the animals want to
be his friend. He finds out in the end who is true friend is.
7. Interaction: There is a line that is repeated that children can say as you turn the page.
8. Quality: Characterization, color, aesthetic appeal, listening pleasure, suspense,
humor/wit, surprise
9. Debrief: 1) How did Charlie feel when he was a caterpillar? 2. How did the other
animals treat Charlie at first? 3. How could you treat someone who was different than
you? 4. How was Charlie a good friend to Kate? 5. When have you seen butterflies?
10.Activities: 1. Make a craft that shows the life cycle of the butterfly. 2. Make a butterfly
using handprints. 3. Make a butterfly with tissue paper. 4. Draw butterflies on the
blacktop or sidewalk with chalk. 4. Talk about other life cycles such as chicken, frog,
or plants.

-Heather A.