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Eric Carle The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sensory Bin: DIY Art Kit with Decorative Accessories & Figures for Ages 3+
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WARNING: choking hazard - small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
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Highlights
- Embark on a playful journey with The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sensory Bin, designed to captivate young imaginations while promoting hands-on learning
- Watch kids explore their sensory bins, count items, identify fruits and colors, create stories, and even move the caterpillar around the top of the bin
- This sensory bin brings the world of The Very Hungry Caterpillar to life, filled with 2.5 lbs of green sensory sand, a Very Hungry Caterpillar Toy, foam accessories, a shovel, sand stamp, colorful clings, and more for endless educational play
- Add color clings to the sensory bin for an extra layer of fun and learning
- Place the sensory bin and toddler sensory toys on a tablecloth or towel for endless hours of hands-on play
- Sensory Bins are safety tested and all of the engaging materials are carefully selected for children to learn, explore, and create
- The sensory bin features a convenient snap-on lid for easy storage (Bin measures approx. 14.5" W x 10.25" L x 4.75" H)
- Recommended for kids ages 3+
Description
Immerse yourself in sensory, tactile, and FUN play with Creativity for Kids The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sensory Bin. This engaging sensory bin promotes hands-on learning for preschoolers while sparking their imagination. Perfect for boys and girls, it encourages fine motor skill development as kids scoop, sort, and explore. The bin is packed with 2.5 lbs of green sensory sand, a Very Hungry Caterpillar toy, foam accessories, a shovel, sand stamp, colorful clings, and more—all neatly contained in a bin with a lid (approx. 14.5" W x 10.25" L x 4.75" H) for easy storage. Place it on a tablecloth for effortless cleanup and endless hands-on play. All sensory bin fillers are carefully selected and tested. Watch kids explore their sensory bins, count items, identify fruits and colors, create stories, and even move the caterpillar around the top of the bin. Enhance the sensory experience by decorating the bin's sides with colorful repositionable clings. The World of Eric Carle nurtures a child’s love of literature and learning, bringing the timeless storybook The Very Hungry Caterpillar to life. The Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin Activity kit - The Very Hungry Caterpillar Toy, makes great preschool toys for boys and girls! The sensory bin is recommended for toddlers ages 3+
Suggested Age: 3 Years and Up
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
Includes: Figure, Decorative Accessories, Tool, Sand
Material: Plastic
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 93209605
UPC: 092633320730
Item Number (DPCI): 081-04-4959
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 4.75 inches length x 15 inches width x 9.75 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 4 pounds
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This sensory bin inspired by the beloved Very Hungry Caterpillar book offers a delightful and engaging play experience for children. It features vibrant kinetic sand, colorful foam characters, and a well-designed storage box, making it easy to keep everything organized. Guests appreciate its educational value, promoting fine motor skills and imaginative play. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, this sensory bin is a fantastic gift for young ones who love hands-on activities.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.8 out of 5 stars with 44 reviews
100% would recommend
3 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
15 October, 2025
Great Value
This was a great deal for a fun and unique sensory bin. The bin itself is a good size and the lid fits very well. The plastic caterpillar and the caterpillar cookie/ sand mold are both great quality! Overall, this product is a great value.
5 out of 5 stars
22 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Fun
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This little fidget bin is so cute and fun! I love how the pieces go along with the little caterpillar story and has the realistic fruit peices. It's super fun, durable and a nice storage box to put up when not using
5 out of 5 stars
13 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Great toy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The very hungry caterpillar sensory bin was a hit at my house! It was hours of entertainment for my 3 children under 6. They shared with each other and played safely. It definitely is a toy that I have them use outside since the sand does go everywhere though.
4 out of 5 stars
7 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Great
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great sensory bin. I wish I had one of these when he was younger! We love the hungry hungry caterpillar, so this was a fun way to discuss the story and have fun doing it. I just wish that the sand stuck to itself better for clean up!
5 out of 5 stars
6 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
So fun!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So fun for my toddler, kept him distracted outside for over an hour and we covered it up to use again the next day! This will last us a while. We love Eric Carle and the quality is amazing! No issues with safety either
4 out of 5 stars
3 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Fun but messy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My son liked playing with this once he got the hang of what to do with it. Sand toys really aren’t a big favorite in my home so we brought it to the beach so the mess wouldn’t wind up all over our house. Overall a fun activity.
5 out of 5 stars
25 July, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Favorite character toy!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My kids were very excited to play with this set. It is very easy to put together. The very hungry caterpillar is a favorite book from childhood for all my 3 kids( 7, 6, and 3 y.o), and they were all looking forward to playing with this set. The texture of the sand and little stamps got my kids engaged to play with this for a good amount of time. The sand, of course, can come out of the box sometimes, and we pick up what we can, and the rest can easily be vacuumed. After playing, everything stays inside the container covered with lid, super easy to store!
5 out of 5 stars
3 July, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Hours of fun
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This sensory bin with a hungry caterpillar theme was great for my little one. My daughter is 5 and she loves this thing. It was creative, well put together, but a little messy. I would definitely recommend doing this outside if possible. This review was part of an incentivized campaign.
4 out of 5 stars
3 July, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Classic!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My kids aged 3-7 love this sensory bin! It was the perfect theme to go along with the book! The only thing I would change about it is although the bin is very durable some of the accessories are a little flimsy after much use.
5 out of 5 stars
3 July, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
cool product
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am very satisfied with the product, the children played with pleasure and could not wait to unpack it. Only the kinetic sand itself was very small, one bag only covered the bottom of the box and I did not have any sand left for a long time. The figures are safe, as is the sand itself. The sand did not emit a chemical smell and the color was not very bright, on the contrary, the sand had a pleasant aroma. While playing, the children called the figures by their names: apple, insect, penny, etc. Everything is convenient and compact, easy to assemble and easy to transport with you to parks or the playground.
4 out of 5 stars
30 June, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Fun but slightly messy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this from Influenster and my kids love to play with it. It's great for developing motor skills and imagination and it keeps them busy for hours. The sand it comes with can be messy to clean up but other than that it's a great way to spend time inside or outside.
1 reply from Faber-Castell team - 4 months ago
Thank you for your feedback - we're glad to hear your kids enjoy the kit! We recommend placing a towel or covering under the kit to collect any spilled sand to reuse.
5 out of 5 stars
28 June, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Fun Toy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My son was very excited to try out this sensory bin! He had a great time digging through to find the fruit. The sand was a good consistency and easy to clean up. The bin closes nicely so we are hopeful that we can use this many more times!
5 out of 5 stars
28 June, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Hungry Carterpela
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 1. Thematic Design: The bin is thoughtfully themed around The Very Hungry Caterpillar, featuring familiar illustrations like fruits, the sun, butterfly, caterpillar, and other Eric Carle artwork. This immediately engages kids who love the book and helps with story recall. 2. Developmental Benefits: The label points out it helps fine motor skills and sensory development, which is evident from the inclusion of: A squishy green modeling compound (possibly play dough) A plastic scoop Cardboard cutouts to stimulate storytelling and recognition Textures and bright visuals to support sensory exploration 3. Educational Potential: Promotes imaginative play and sequencing, as kids can reenact the story of the caterpillar eating different fruits each day. Good for teaching days of the week, counting, colors, and food vocabulary. 4. Quality & Packaging: Everything is neatly packed in a reusable plastic bin with a secure lid. The art and cutouts stay true to Eric Carle’s signature style, maintaining a strong visual identity.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
8 June, 2025Verified purchase
Perfect for Eric Carle loving toddlers
Ordered this for my niece who has been obsessed with the very hungry caterpillar since she was a baby. She loves to play with different textures and the characters and different shapes kept her attention. Definitely intended for older toddlers and would say that my niece was a little young for this (2) but she still really enjoyed the activity!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
17 January, 2025Verified purchase
Great sensory bin
Reasonable priced. Great sensory stuff and it also goes along with "The Very Hungry Caterpillar " by Eric Carle.
5 out of 5 stars
16 December, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
Mi daughter love it
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My baby really liked this product to play with. I try to use a lot of Montessori toys and this one seemed like a very good toy to stimulate children, but I used it outside the house because inside it makes a lot of mess.
5 out of 5 stars
13 July, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
Sand FUN!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was the neatest activity! I love that it came all in a durable box that had a lid so that we could come back to it and play after my boy was finished. I definitely recommend you getting one of these for that special kid in your life!
4 out of 5 stars
7 July, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
Sensory bin
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The sensory bin comes in a very nice plastic bin to hold everything in one place making storage easier. My kids love playing with the bright green kinetic sand using the shovel to dig around and find the caterpillar.
5 out of 5 stars
27 June, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
Hands on fun
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super hands on, great quality and well thought out design for attracting young ones and keeping them busy. I love the classic hungry caterpillar theme. It’s my daughter’s favorite book. She was super excited when she saw the box and dived right into play. I love that it’s sensory and no mess play that’s perfect for travel and home play. It’s a great toy that is educational and fun for little ones.
5 out of 5 stars
24 June, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
Very cute!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product for free from Influenster for my honest review. My son LOVES Eric Carle books especially The Hungry Caterpillar so this sensory bin was right up his alley. As with any sensory bin it can get kind of messy so I recommend putting a towel underneath the toy area or use it outside. Overall the entire bin was super cute and fun for my son who enjoys playing with it often.