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This 27-word circular word search brings Eric Carle's classic picture book to life for students in Grades K–2. Hidden words include butterfly, cocoon, strawberry, cupcake, and greenleaf, drawing from the story's memorable foods and transformation. Use it as a literacy-center activity, a post-reading comprehension warm-up, or a companion to a book-study unit.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Literature
Grade Level:
K – 2nd Grade
Updated May 2026

Word List

  • VERY
  • HUNGRY
  • CATERPILLAR
  • COCOON
  • BUTTERFLY
  • APPLE
  • PEARS
  • PLUMBS
  • STRAWBERRYS
  • ORANGES
  • MELON
  • CUPCAKE
  • SAUSAGE
  • CHERRYPIE
  • LOLLYPOP
  • CHOCOLATECAKE
  • ICECREAM
  • CHEESE
  • PICKLE
  • SALAMI
  • GREENLEAF
  • MOON
  • SUN
  • EGG
  • HUNGRY
  • TINY
  • BIG

How to Use This Word Search

Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'Open This Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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