The little caterpillar, known as "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," is an absolute eye-catcher. This also applies to the 28 cm large caterpillar made of cuddly plush. Schmidt Spiele has been synonymous with creativity and quality since 1907. The Schmidt Spiele publishing house is one of the most well-known German game manufacturers. It includes the Schmidt Spiele brand in the areas of puzzles, plush toys, children's, family, and adult games, Drei Magier, which stands for sophisticated children's games, and Selecta in the field of wooden toys. There are nearly 1000 different items in the Schmidt Spiele program. This includes classics like "Mensch ärgere dich nicht," "Kniffel," and "Ligretto," as well as more than 150 new items that are released annually. The experienced game experts at Schmidt Spiele offer imaginative new products for children, families, gamers, and puzzlers. The little caterpillar is a classic children's book. Eric Carle developed, wrote, and illustrated the first book, which was published in 1969. The story follows a little caterpillar that eats its way through a variety of foods before retreating into its cocoon and transforming into a beautiful butterfly.