A Very Hungry Caterpillar

      As a child, I loved playing outside on my favorite swing set and looking at the nature that surrounded me. I was fascinated by butterflies, in particular, Monarchs. In first grade, my class completed a science project in which we watched the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly. I was so intrigued by the transformation, that I created an interest in caterpillars.
      Due to my fascinations with caterpillars and their transformation, I fell in love with the picture book, A Very Hungry Caterpillar. The colorful images and story line caught my attention from the beginning. I was interested in the hungry caterpillar's large appetite, and his transformation. In this book, the images are full of color. From the different fruits that the caterpillar ate, to his beautiful shades within his wings, the book is filled with color. This book inspired me to keep my interest in science.
      A Very Hungry Caterpillar touched my life because it encouraged me to continue my interest in science and the development of nature. Through elementary school, middle school, and high school, I loved to participate in extracurricular activities that involved science. In particular, this book relates to a middle school science project that I completed about the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly. I had to complete a detailed poster that included factual information about caterpillars. In my presentation, I made several references to A Very Hungry Caterpillar. Furthermore, today, I still enjoy looking back at this book. As a future teacher, I would love to incorporate this book into my lesson plans. I hope that my students enjoy this book as much as I do.