Caterpillar Dreams

The Very Hungry Caterpillar meets Giraffes Can’t Dance in this sweet coming of age story about finding one’s courage.

All Henri the Caterpillar has is a dream. It’s an amazing, incredible, impossible dream.  And to chase it, Henri will have to leave the safety of his garden and embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

Written and illustrated by the award-winning creator of A Bed for Bear, Clive McFarland, Caterpillar Dreams is the inspiring story of what can happen when you dare to believe in yourself. 

Henri the Caterpillar has a dream. It’s an amazing, incredible, impossible-seeming dream. And to chase it, Henri will have to leave the safety of his garden and embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Written and illustrated by the award-winning creator of A Bed for Bear, Clive McFarland, Caterpillar Dreams is the inspiring story of what can happen when you dare to believe in yourself.

Praise for A Bed for Bear: “A sweet and satisfying bedtime selection.” - School Library Journal

“Throughout, McFarland emphasizes the value of patience, taking leaps, and keeping an open mind. Readers will likely recognize what Henri does not-that his adventure was well underway long before he reached the balloon.” - Publishers Weekly

“Young readers will find McFarland’s tale most agreeable, with just a few sentences per page, adorable characters, and a warm, inviting palette.” - Kirkus Reviews

“young viewers will have fun re-finding the friends who helped him along the way as well as the ones who welcome him home.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Henri’s epic tale is a delightful addition to most springtime collections.” - School Library Journal

“Henri’s sweet there’s-no-place-like-home adventure encouraging readers to ‘never stop chasing your dreams’ hits the spot.” - Booklist Online

“Each page of Clive McFarland’s Caterpillar Dreams delights readers with a colorful collage of images. Little Henri has personality to spare, and preschoolers and their parents will enjoy taking a romp with this bright-eyed, determined caterpillar.” - BookPage.com