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Mentioned in 11 episodes

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Book • 1969
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Eric Carle.

The story follows a tiny caterpillar that hatches from an egg and begins eating through various foods each day of the week.

After overeating on Saturday, the caterpillar gets a stomachache but feels better after eating a green leaf on Sunday.

The caterpillar then builds a cocoon and emerges as a beautiful butterfly.

The book incorporates elements of early childhood education, including counting, days of the week, and the life cycle of a butterfly.

It is known for its iconic collage artwork and educational content.

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Mentioned in 11 episodes

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Richard Osman
as an example of what his primary school teacher mother would teach, instead of Shakespeare.
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Is Shakespeare Overrated?
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Russ Roberts
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Erik Hoel
in the discussion about children's books.
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Does Parenting Make You a Better Person? (with Erik Hoel)
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Luke Thompson's daughter
when discussing the life cycle of a butterfly.
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920. Animal Vocabulary Quiz 🐎 (with my daughter)
Mentioned by Elena Kagan in her majority opinion regarding the textual interpretation of a law.
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Pulsifer v. United States
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Jimena Ceballos
as a theme that sparked the children's interest in butterflies and metamorphosis.
19 snips
Fostering Independence in Early Years Education with San Silvestre School in Peru
Listed by Will Hines when recounting all the books he's read in his life.
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Best of 2025 Pt. 3
Mentioned as the author of a book that was among the top-selling books in America over the past 10 years.
Chilean effect: the 50th anniversary of the coup
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Joe Rosenberg
as one of the most checked-out books in the NYPL.
Goodnight Nobody [rebroadcast]
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Jack Stapleton
in a discussion about a caterpillar's eating habits and deception.
The Hound of the Baskervilles - Part Nine

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