The Very Clumsy Click Beetle

<b>From bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle, the creator of <i>The Very Hungry Caterpillar</i>, comes another classic tale about one very clumsy click beetle. A perfect gift to share with the child or grandchild in your life.</b><br><br>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 <b>The Very Hungry Caterpillar</b>, 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.<br><br><b>Praise for <i>The Very Clumsy Click Beetle</i>:</b><br><br>"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."<b>--</b><i>Library Journal</i> <br><br>"At once stark and sophisticated, Carle's trademark collage art fills the pages of his latest Very volume."--<i>Publishers Weekly</i><br><br>"Carle's trademark artwork, featuring large, colorful collages set against expansive white space, is--as always--a strong attribute."--<i>Booklist</i>