Caterpillar party

Caterpillar Party
Host a "Very Hungry Caterpillar" Party

Host a Caterpillar party or a Very Hungry Caterpillar party based on the beloved Eric
Carle book! A caterpillar party theme makes for a bright and happy toddler party, first
birthday or baby shower. Feel free to mix and match colors!

Here's how to have a caterpillar themed birthday to remember for years to come...
think circular:

Make a caterpillar balloon. Arrange colorful balloons into a caterpillar banner.

Caterpillar pumpkins: In the Fall, when pumpkins are readily available, arrange
several equal sized pumpkins into a caterpillar. Better Homes and Gardens
shows you how to make a beautiful painted caterpillar pumpkin arrangement.

Caterpillar themed foods: Set out different dips in a caterpillar trail and create a
caterpillar effect. Instead of bowls, use red, yellow, orange and green bell
peppers to create your caterpillar. Make colorful home made confections and
arrange them into a caterpillar. Check out the cute caterpillar themed recipe,
left, from Wilton.

Create Caterpillar cupcakes: Steal this idea from also from Wilton: connect the
cupcakes for your party into a caterpillar. It couldn't be easier. Just use your
own cupcakes and follow the directions for caterpillar cupcakes from Wilton.co
You'll need licorice, toothpicks and spice drops to create the full effect of a
walking caterpillar.

Make Caterpillar candies and confections:

Caterpillar confections: Connect small confections into the illusion of one
special treat. Wilton's caterpillar cutie candies, left, also by Wilton, is an
ideal way to showcase sweets. Wilton candy melts in assorted colors will
help you craft easy treats.
Caterpillar cookies: You can put cookies in "caterpillar order, stacking them
horizontally or laying them out flat into a caterpillar critter. Check out our
big batch sugar cookie recipe. Use ordinary glasses to cut the circles.

Turn toys into centerpieces: Take cues from toys for the colors of your party and
turn them into centerpieces. Above right is a classic wooden caterpillar pull toy
that can great hungry party goers at the buffet table. Below you'll find the Very
Hungry Caterpillar jack-in-the-box toy, which would look sweet propped on the
gift table. It will delight any toddler and serve as a sweet centerpiece for the
party. Colors for these toys can provide inspiration for the color theme. Start by
mixing greens and blues, then highlight with a bit of red.

Eric Carle: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Party
Yes, you can have a Caterpillar party based on the Eric Carle book: The Very Hungry
Caterpillar. Even more fun because the Very Hungry Caterpillar is celebrating a special
anniversary. Check out the Very Hungry Caterpillar anniversary video availabe for
viewing when you click on the. There are plenty of party supplies and Eric Carle
theme gifts on the market, but they're not available at the local party supply.

Games and Activities for a Caterpillar Party
There are a host of Eric Carle approved activities, games and gifts to help you
celebrate the Very Hungry Caterpillar:

The Very Hungry Caterpillar coloring book:

Host an Eric Carle Birthday! Extend your caterpillar theme and get a host of
ideas from Eric Carle books. Left, Eric Carle Birthday Party Kit features Eric
Carle's beautiful artwork, this all-inclusive birthday kit is packed with goodies
and fun-filled suggestions for snacks, crafts, and games. Includes: 24-page
booklet with party-planning tips, recipes, and games; 20 festive party-favor
bags; 20 colorful crowns; decorative 'Happy Birthday' banner; Pin-the-Tail-on-
the-Elephant game; and more than 50 stickers.

Make a metamorphosis of the cake: Read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric
Carle, just before serving the cake. It's a great way to quiet the little bugs. This
classic book is also available as a Pop-Up Book and as a game, above.

Gift ideas for a Caterpillar Party
Are you "very hungry" for ideas on gifts for the birthday kid? Are you planning a
theme shower or first birthday around Eric Carle's book the Very Hungry Caterpillar?
Then consider these gift ideas:

Hungry Caterpillar Gift: The easiest shower gift is to pair the classic book with a
plush toy. Surely the mother to be will treasure this classic paring. Consider the
Eric Carle Playset left, or the plush also left.

Very Hungry Caterpillar Pull Toy: The simple pull toy, upper right, would make an
ideal centerpiece for a birthday or shower. The toddler you have in mind for this
party can entertain the adults pulling it around at the party too. If it's a
shower, give mom-to-be the toy to take home as a gift.

Eric Carle Hungry Caterpillar game, right.

Caterpillar coloring book. Have the guest of honor color Interactive and timeless,
you'll want to keep the finished piece as a memory. At just $5.99, this coloring
book is eligible for free super saver shipping on orders over $25. Pair it with
the Very Hungry Jack in the Box toy, right, and shipping is free.

Very Hungry Caterpillar Stroller toy: Moms will appreciate the developmental
features of the adorable stroller toy, left. It includes a jingle bell rattle, squeak
and crinkle sounds, textured beads and fabrics . This exclusive Very Hungry
Caterpillar clips for easy attachment to the crib, carrier, or stroller.

Baby Shower Gifts

Very Hungry Caterpillar Spout cover (bathtub toy): Bathtime spout safety is
important to moms. Inspired by Eric Carle's classic tale, The Very Hungry
Caterpillar spout, left, makes bath more fun and safe then ever before. It
covers the spout to cushion against the hard metal of a spout. Its' made of a
washable, cushioned fabric that dries fast and won't get moldy. Just $10.47
and available with free super saver shipping.

Very Hungry Caterpillar Rocker: You'll rock the birthday kid's world with the Very
Hungry Caterpillar Rocker, lower right. Made of high-quality wood, and a soft
plush body for children to cuddle, the handle bars are easy to grip. It would
look sweet in a nursery. Have the gift givers pool their money for a group gift
or splurge. With included free shipping it's $124.99. Order early and present it
to the mom to be with balloons.

Resources for a Caterpillar party

Still bugged for more ideas? See also our bug party ideas.

Do yourself a favor! See this caterpillar craft activity and do it yourself for an
inexpensive favor that the kids will take pride in crafting.

Real Caterpillar Parties...
Check out blogs from moms who have created real caterpillar parties for their kids:

Very hungry for frosting: You'll find l oads of ideas for a caterpillar par ty from this
party celebrating the Very Hungry Caterpillar from the frostmeblogspot,
including a caterpillar sandwich display for the buffet table, a caterpillar
invitation made from circles, and a balloon banner. Check both links above. On
the first link, we love the Very Hungry Caterpillar sandwich idea.

Hungry for birthday cake? Then here's inspiration for designing your own Very
Hungry Caterpillar cake -- a pretty creation of fondant and candies for
Greyson's First Birthday.

We hope the Very Hungry Caterpillar party idea inspires you. Tell us about your
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