Creepy Crawly Bugs: Books and toys for kids


The Very Hungry Caterpillar Puzzle


Put the nine pieces together to assemble Eric Carle's much-loved The Very Hungry Caterpillar puzzle. Then turn the pieces over and put together part of what he ate. Be sure to read the book with your child. And for extra fun, cut apart an egg carton and paint it to look like the caterpillar! Features: 9 two-sided puzzle pieces Stackable box with colorful rope handle Finished puzzle ...
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Cost: $15.00

Bug Dance


The bugs in Coach Caterpillar's gym class are learning a new dance. But Centipede can't do it! If he can't learn the directions left, right, forward and backward, this class will be one big FLOP! Read More >
Cost: $5.99

Friendly Bugs Lacing Cards


Also known as sewing cards, Lacing Cards are classics for good reason! This particular style provides a better experience with lacing cards than we?ve found anywhere. This set includes 5 beautiful, large (9 ? x 11 inches!) sturdy lacing cards with 5 wonderful, brilliant laces! Engaging and stimulating for children, lacing cards encourage fine motor skills, planning & independent play. ...
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Cost: $13.99

Life on Earth Memory Game


You remember laying on the floor playing "Memory" as a kid, don't you? It's a fantastic brain waker-upper, masquerading as a great way to pass time. Rainy day, sunny day, Saturday morning, 15 more minutes until dinner -- it's an anytime game. And this one is especially lovely, made up of 24 sets of beautifully illustrated cards featuring plants, insects and animals. The pictures might lull your little one into ...
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Cost: $12.99

The Nature Treasury: A First Look at the Natural World


In teaching your child how to care for the earth, where is a well-intentioned parent to turn to come up with some answers to those interminable questions about how it all works. Suddenly the mechanics of why composting is so important seem both mildly icky and totally beyond your ability to explain. And you need some stats to back up your repetitions about the need for recycling and the dangers ...
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Cost: $16.95

Very Hungry Caterpillar


A game of counting, colors and contrasts. Based on Eric Carle's best selling book. Read More >
Cost: $16.99

Butterfly Pavilion


Perhaps the true wonder of science is that a process as intricate as the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly is also so exquisitely simple that even preschoolers appreciate it. We marvel at the steps; they delight in the process and (best of all) unhinge their little jaws when they see the butterflies take flight. Science in action, and delight in action right along with it! ...
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Cost: $29.99
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Caterpillar Race


Ready, set, go! With the Caterpillar Race Game, two critters race to the finish line by rolling the colored die that moves matching pieces of the caterpillar?s bodies forward. With this toddler developmental game, players improve their color recognition skills as they dash to the finish line. 2 Players. Read More >
Cost: $13.50

Miss Spider's Tea Party


The illustrations in this gorgeous book from the Miss Spider series are particularly engaging, even for your youngest little ones. The pictures get them hooked, and by the time your kids are old enough to really understand the story behind the poem and the lesson it teaches, it's been a family favorite for years. The poem and paintings tell the story of Miss Spider, who goes to great ...
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Cost: $6.99

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Game


When your child is ready for her first board game (and she's probably almost there!), we can't think of a better one to start with than the new Very Hungry Caterpillar Game from University Games. Candyland may be the classic first game, but why not give a bunch of furry, chubby caterpillars munching on fruits, pickles, and pizza a chance? Each player (or caterpillar) advances around the board, collecting yummy ...
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Cost: $16.99

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