What's with the name?

C-a-l-a-p-i-t-t-e-r is the way a lot of young kids pronounce caterpillar. It’s a sticky name, it’s super fun, and we bet you’ll never be able to pronounce “caterpillar” correctly again!

What do we do?

We provide the settings and kids provide the stories. What child doesn't like to dress-up, be a hero, or tell a funny tale? Our backdrops provide a way for kids to become the character in their own unique story.

Why?

Children's cognitive, social, and literacy skills improve dramatically with pretend play. A variety of themes encourage kids to improvise, problem-solve and act out their own adventures.

Roxie Munro is the acclaimed author/illustrator of more than 40 award-winning books for children including the recent Rodent Rascals (3 starred reviews!), EcoMazes: 12 Earth Adventures; Slithery Snakes; Hatch!; Dinosaurs; Mazescapes; Market Maze; Ranch; Rodeo; Go!Go!Go!; Masterpiece Mix; and the Inside-Outside book series: Libraries; Texas; Paris; London; Washington DC; New York City [New York Times Best Illustrated Award]. Out April 2020: Dive In: Swim with Sea Creatures at Their Actual Size. Her books have been translated into French, Italian, Dutch, Chinese, and Japanese. She’s had fourteen New Yorker magazine covers published, and her work is in numerous private, public, and corporate collections, including the following specializing in children's books: De Drummond Collection, University of Southern Mississippi; Kerlan Collection, University of Minnesota; Zimmerli Museum, Rutgers (NJ); the New York Public Library; the Mazza Museum, University of Findlay (Ohio); and the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (MA). Read more.

As an award-winning education innovator, author, and playwright, Douglas Love has spent his career advancing the convergence of entertainment and education. Douglas is dedicated to changing children's lives through creativity. His unique approach to teaching core curriculum through the arts has led him to develop the largest arts education program in the world -- utilized in more than 23 countries. A favorite of both educators and librarians, Douglas has written original plays and standards-based lessons for all Calapitter STORYBOOKS™ themes. By combining beautifully illustrated backdrops with cleverly written scripts and engaging lessons, the stage is set for an integrated cross-curricular experience that will delight all participants. Read more.