{"title":"Trending This Week","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery week, a few titles pull ahead of the rest. This week's trending reads at Cedar Leaf Books are the kind you start and don't put down. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome books just have a moment. This week's trending titles at Cedar Leaf Books are having theirs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-very-hungry-caterpillar-by-eric-carle","title":"The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle","description":"\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eEric Carle's timeless classic follows a tiny caterpillar as he eats his way through the week before transforming into a beautiful butterfly. With iconic collage illustrations and simple, engaging text, this beloved story teaches young readers about days of the week, counting, healthy eating, and the wonder of metamorphosis. 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