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The Very Clumsy Click Beetle (Eric Carle's Very Series)

Description:

From bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle, the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, comes another classic tale about one very clumsy click beetle. A perfect gift to share with the child or grandchild in your life.

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


Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Eric Carle first published The Very Hungry Caterpillar in 1969, fully intending to create a series of interactive creature books for children. The beloved busy spider, quiet cricket, and lonely firefly books followed, but the artist's quest was not truly complete until The Very Clumsy Click Beetle was born. Carle, who says he'd rather watch a bug attempt to climb over a pebble than join an expedition to Mount Everest, appreciates the small things in life: the Eyed Elator (Alaus oculatus), to be exact--unremarkable except for that when this beetle falls on its back, it can't roll over to get up. Instead, it will stretch and release a snap mechanism that clicks and flips the beetle through the air, and ideally, back onto its feet.

The very clumsy click beetle has no trouble with the clicking and flipping part, but it does have trouble landing on its feet. The young beetle tries and tries again, encouraged by an ambling turtle, a slithering snail, and a scurrying mouse. Finally, when a curious boy approaches, the beetle takes coaching from a wise old click beetle ("QUICK, CLICK and FLIP!") and succeeds. Children will love the bright, bold, tissue-paper illustrations that tell this story of perseverance, as well as--of course--the unusual clicking sound (emanating from an electronic chip with built-in battery and light sensor) that accompanies this playful book. (Click to see a sample spread. Copyright 1999 by Eric Carle. Permission of Philomel Books.) (Preschool and older) --Karin Snelson

From Library Journal

Pres-Grade 2-Carle's charming little hero gets stuck on its back and can't get up. An elder click beetle advises the youngster how to right itself, but it can't quite get the hang of flipping itself over on its legs. Encouraged to keep trying by a turtle, a snail, a worm, and a mouse, the small creature becomes more and more discouraged as it keeps landing on its back. When a curious boy starts investigating, the beetle becomes frightened and finally executes the perfect click and flip to land on its feet. The book features a clicking sound effect at the end, courtesy of a strategically placed microchip. Done in colored tissue-paper collage, the illustrations burst from the pages and are charmingly rendered. When the boy is introduced, readers see him from the beetle's perspective, as just two huge feet. 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.
Jane Claes, Texas Woman's University, Denton
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just how I remember them

P. · January 2, 2021

Growing up, Eric Carle books were my absolute favorite, and I knew I wanted to share them with my children one day. After my son fell in love with the classic “A very hungry caterpillar,” I wanted to get him more Carle. This compendium is a perfect and convenient way to have more Eric Carle stories on hand. Whether you’re reading all four stories back to back, or just one, this book is great. We haven’t been able to try out the little activities in between stories, as our little guy is still too young for them, but we’re looking forward to trying them out as he gets older!I like the size of the book too, it helps showcase all the colorful and unique illustrations. And the pages are quite sturdy - we’ve yet to have any ripping!

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice BIG book!

L.t.E. · February 5, 2024

My son loves the Eric Carle stories that are in this big book. So when I saw it, I knew I needed to get it for him for his birthday. He loves this book. We read it everyday!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book

B. · July 29, 2024

Eric Carle is such a great writer and illustrator. All his books are wonderful.

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Eric Carle Favorite!!

J.W. · August 8, 2015

Excellent, excellent book. Has the sound mechanism at the end. Focuses on perseverance and not giving up. My five year old boys love it as we are huge Eric Carle fans. We ordered this book immediately after finding a click beetle in our yard. Such a good connection to our life experience.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!

L. · April 21, 2014

My son has loved this book since a very young age (less than 4 months) ... I'm not sure why as he is still too young to understand it but even when we were on vacation and had traveled nearly 12 hours and he was very tired and cranky, as soon as I took out this book his face lit up and he gravitated towards it. It holds his interest for as long as I read it to him and even when I don't he will pick it up and flip through the pages. Definitely his favorite book, or even toy! He ripped out the mouse page but with a bit of tape, all is well!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Eric Carle collection

M. · January 2, 2024

My grandson loves this book

5.0 out of 5 stars I knew she would as they have been a classroom favorite of my students for years

g.c. · February 21, 2015

OH My Goodness! I purchased these for my pre-school age granddaughter. She just loves them . I knew she would as they have been a classroom favorite of my students for years. I bought several but the click beetle is her favorite. I may be partial as I have been an Eric Carle fan for years. You will love the art. Very bright and colorful. You can't go wrong with these books.

3.0 out of 5 stars So So

P. · August 16, 2022

I love Eric Carle and had high hopes for this cute book, with sound! Its really just ok. The click part is only one page, and the story is not what I would expect from Carle. It was over-priced and underwhelming.

Loved the book

A.M. · April 27, 2024

My kid loves Erick Carle, and this beetle book is definitely one of her favourites. The clicker only works for the last page.

Fantastic

P.S. · December 18, 2022

Absolutely beautiful work

Libro molto bello e curato in questo formato

N. · December 29, 2020

Ho acquistato questo libro per mia figlia che ha 8 anni perché a scuola la maestra aveva letto ai bambini 'The very hungry Caterpillar'.Inoltre ho acquistato altri libri dello stesso autore in questo formato.Molto utili ai bambini per l'apprendimento della lingua inglese.

Great stories

R. · July 29, 2018

Great stories

Very clumsy click beetle

F. · November 27, 2023

The media could not be loaded. It come late but in perfect condition just like a new book as I bought acceptable conditionThank you so much

The Very Clumsy Click Beetle (Eric Carle's Very Series)

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The Very Clumsy Click Beetle (Eric Carle's Very Series)

Product ID: U039923201K
Condition: New

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The Very Clumsy Click Beetle (Eric Carle's Very Series)-0
Type: Hardcover

AED10590

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United States

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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

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Description:

From bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle, the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, comes another classic tale about one very clumsy click beetle. A perfect gift to share with the child or grandchild in your life.

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


Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Eric Carle first published The Very Hungry Caterpillar in 1969, fully intending to create a series of interactive creature books for children. The beloved busy spider, quiet cricket, and lonely firefly books followed, but the artist's quest was not truly complete until The Very Clumsy Click Beetle was born. Carle, who says he'd rather watch a bug attempt to climb over a pebble than join an expedition to Mount Everest, appreciates the small things in life: the Eyed Elator (Alaus oculatus), to be exact--unremarkable except for that when this beetle falls on its back, it can't roll over to get up. Instead, it will stretch and release a snap mechanism that clicks and flips the beetle through the air, and ideally, back onto its feet.

The very clumsy click beetle has no trouble with the clicking and flipping part, but it does have trouble landing on its feet. The young beetle tries and tries again, encouraged by an ambling turtle, a slithering snail, and a scurrying mouse. Finally, when a curious boy approaches, the beetle takes coaching from a wise old click beetle ("QUICK, CLICK and FLIP!") and succeeds. Children will love the bright, bold, tissue-paper illustrations that tell this story of perseverance, as well as--of course--the unusual clicking sound (emanating from an electronic chip with built-in battery and light sensor) that accompanies this playful book. (Click to see a sample spread. Copyright 1999 by Eric Carle. Permission of Philomel Books.) (Preschool and older) --Karin Snelson

From Library Journal

Pres-Grade 2-Carle's charming little hero gets stuck on its back and can't get up. An elder click beetle advises the youngster how to right itself, but it can't quite get the hang of flipping itself over on its legs. Encouraged to keep trying by a turtle, a snail, a worm, and a mouse, the small creature becomes more and more discouraged as it keeps landing on its back. When a curious boy starts investigating, the beetle becomes frightened and finally executes the perfect click and flip to land on its feet. The book features a clicking sound effect at the end, courtesy of a strategically placed microchip. Done in colored tissue-paper collage, the illustrations burst from the pages and are charmingly rendered. When the boy is introduced, readers see him from the beetle's perspective, as just two huge feet. 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.
Jane Claes, Texas Woman's University, Denton
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just how I remember them

P. · January 2, 2021

Growing up, Eric Carle books were my absolute favorite, and I knew I wanted to share them with my children one day. After my son fell in love with the classic “A very hungry caterpillar,” I wanted to get him more Carle. This compendium is a perfect and convenient way to have more Eric Carle stories on hand. Whether you’re reading all four stories back to back, or just one, this book is great. We haven’t been able to try out the little activities in between stories, as our little guy is still too young for them, but we’re looking forward to trying them out as he gets older!I like the size of the book too, it helps showcase all the colorful and unique illustrations. And the pages are quite sturdy - we’ve yet to have any ripping!

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice BIG book!

L.t.E. · February 5, 2024

My son loves the Eric Carle stories that are in this big book. So when I saw it, I knew I needed to get it for him for his birthday. He loves this book. We read it everyday!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book

B. · July 29, 2024

Eric Carle is such a great writer and illustrator. All his books are wonderful.

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Eric Carle Favorite!!

J.W. · August 8, 2015

Excellent, excellent book. Has the sound mechanism at the end. Focuses on perseverance and not giving up. My five year old boys love it as we are huge Eric Carle fans. We ordered this book immediately after finding a click beetle in our yard. Such a good connection to our life experience.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!

L. · April 21, 2014

My son has loved this book since a very young age (less than 4 months) ... I'm not sure why as he is still too young to understand it but even when we were on vacation and had traveled nearly 12 hours and he was very tired and cranky, as soon as I took out this book his face lit up and he gravitated towards it. It holds his interest for as long as I read it to him and even when I don't he will pick it up and flip through the pages. Definitely his favorite book, or even toy! He ripped out the mouse page but with a bit of tape, all is well!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Eric Carle collection

M. · January 2, 2024

My grandson loves this book

5.0 out of 5 stars I knew she would as they have been a classroom favorite of my students for years

g.c. · February 21, 2015

OH My Goodness! I purchased these for my pre-school age granddaughter. She just loves them . I knew she would as they have been a classroom favorite of my students for years. I bought several but the click beetle is her favorite. I may be partial as I have been an Eric Carle fan for years. You will love the art. Very bright and colorful. You can't go wrong with these books.

3.0 out of 5 stars So So

P. · August 16, 2022

I love Eric Carle and had high hopes for this cute book, with sound! Its really just ok. The click part is only one page, and the story is not what I would expect from Carle. It was over-priced and underwhelming.

Loved the book

A.M. · April 27, 2024

My kid loves Erick Carle, and this beetle book is definitely one of her favourites. The clicker only works for the last page.

Fantastic

P.S. · December 18, 2022

Absolutely beautiful work

Libro molto bello e curato in questo formato

N. · December 29, 2020

Ho acquistato questo libro per mia figlia che ha 8 anni perché a scuola la maestra aveva letto ai bambini 'The very hungry Caterpillar'.Inoltre ho acquistato altri libri dello stesso autore in questo formato.Molto utili ai bambini per l'apprendimento della lingua inglese.

Great stories

R. · July 29, 2018

Great stories

Very clumsy click beetle

F. · November 27, 2023

The media could not be loaded. It come late but in perfect condition just like a new book as I bought acceptable conditionThank you so much

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