Charlie the Caterpillar - by Dom DeLuise (Hardcover)

Number of Pages: 40
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Humorous Stories
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Age Range: 4-8 Years
Author: Dom DeLuise
Language: English

About the Book

A caterpillar is rejected by various groups of animals, until he achieves his beautiful wings and is able to befriend a similarly unhappy caterpillar.

Book Synopsis

When Charlie the caterpillar is born, everything looks bright and beautiful, and Charlie feels happy to be alive. He decides to set out and see the world.
As Charlie wanders, he meets one group of animals after another, playing together and having fun. At each encounter, Charlie innocently asks if he might join in, and each time he gets the same reply: "No! Now giddadda here!" when Charlie asks why, he's told he's just an ugly caterpillar -- and not wanted. At first Charlie is mystified, then hurt, then finally begins to feel ugly.
As winter approaches, our friendless Charlie sighs and spins himself a cocoon. When spring arrives, the cocoon opens and out comes Charlie -- now a beautiful butterfly. Suddenly he's popular beyond his wildest dreams. Suddenly everyone wants him to be part of their group. But Charlie puts these fair-weather friends properly in their place in this heartwarming story about the meaning of true friendship.

About the Author

Dom De Luise is one of America's best-loved comedians. He appears frequently on TV, and has starred in many popular movies including The Twelve Chairs, Blazing Saddles, Silent Movie, Fatso, Smokey and the Bandit II and Cannonball Run I and II.