This story introduces children to the days of the week, counting in sequence, and life cycles, making it a great choice for young kids.

This is among the most adorable stories for toddlers. My daughter used to ask for it every night.

A small and hungry caterpillar hatches from an egg and begins searching for food. He munches through one apple on Monday, two pears on Tuesday, three plums on Wednesday, four strawberries on Thursday, and five oranges on Friday. 

On Saturday, he feasts on everything from ice cream to pickles, then eats a leaf on Sunday. The caterpillar then creates a cocoon and remains inside until a beautiful butterfly emerges.

This story introduces children to the days of the week, sequential counting, and life cycles, making it an excellent choice for young kids.