The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Book cover of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

In this project, we will design and fabricate tactile enhancements for the classic picture book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. This story is fun to think about as a multi-modal book due to the many textures, smells and actions you can imagine for the Caterpillar.

Project Resources

Tactile Guidelines for The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Downloard this version with different fruit models designed by the Build a Better Book Team, 2018.

Pegboard with 3D printed strawberries and small caterpillar.

A thermoformed image.

3D relief model of caterpillar and strawberries

A Paper Mechatronic version with moving parts.

Box with paper fruit on wires that can move up and down.

A crafted page incorporating sound using copper tape and Makey Makey or a Bare Conductive Board.

Pipecleaner caterpillar and foam strawberries mounted on board with copper tape circuit.