The Very Clumsy Click Beetle

A VERY classic from Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar

When a little click beetle falls onto his back, he seeks the help of a wise old click beetle. "Look at me," says the more experienced click beetle, giving a loud CLICK and flipping onto its feet. But try as he might, the clumsy little click beetle just can't get the hang of it--or can he? In the tradition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Carle creates a winning story of perseverance and pride in achievement complete with an ingenious fiber-optic microchip that truly gives voice to the valiant little beetle as it CLICKs its way through the colorful pages and somersaults into your heart.

Praise for The Very Clumsy Click Beetle

"Sure to be loved and requested again and again, Click Beetle is a well-crafted story, joyfully illustrated, that speaks to the hearts of young children."--Library Journal

"At once stark and sophisticated, Carle's trademark collage art fills the pages of his latest Very volume."--Publishers Weekly

"Carle's trademark artwork, featuring large, colorful collages set against expansive white space, is--as always--a strong attribute."--Booklist

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Philomel Books
Published: 09/13/1999
ISBN: 9780399232015
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.56lbs
Size: 8.60h x 11.70w x 0.65d
Award: Buckeye Children's Book Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/23/1999 pg. 56
Booklist 10/01/1999 pg. 360
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1999 pg. 13 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 13 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Library Journal 11/01/1999

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 34578 / Very Clumsy Click Beetle
Reading Level: 2.8 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5