The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Travel Matching Game

Have fun on the go with this colorful and educational matching game for ages 3+ featuring Eric Carle's beloved Very Hungry Caterpillar and friends along with other iconic artwork!

Play wherever you are with this fun and colorful travel matching game filled with illustrations from The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, and other Eric Carle classics. With 6 double-sided cards featuring both travel and nature themed items, you can enjoy the game over and over no matter where your travels take you. It’s easy to play: Pick a card, slide it into the board, and open the windows two at a time to find the matches. Find all the matches on the board and win the game. Then choose a new card and start again. And with everything contained in the game board, there are no tokens, no extra pieces, and no mess!

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs