Very Hungry Caterpillar Lunch Box Idea
July 19, 2026
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Make lunch time fun with this adorable Very Hungry Caterpillar lunch box idea! Sandwiches and Babybel cheese come together on a bed of lettuce to create a caterpillar that’s almost too cute to eat. And, of course, it pairs perfectly with The Very Hungry Caterpillar book! Apple and cucumber slices add a healthy side to this delicious lunch idea. If you’re looking for back to school lunch ideas, kid lunchbox ideas, or creative school lunch box ideas, this is a great one to try!
And, if you’re looking for more lunch box ideas, try this dinosaur lunch idea or this flower garden lunch box idea!
Eric Carle Books
This sound books is special because:
- Hands on interaction engages young readers
- Multisensory reading experiences stimulate the imaginations of young readers
- Sharing books with your little one strengthens your bond
- Features the art stylings of Eric Carle, writer and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- Includes an amazing amount of animals: bull, cow, goat, pig, sheep, lamb, donkey, horse, hen, turkey, chick, rooster, cat, dog, mouse, frog, duck, turtle, fish, crow, sparrow, owl, woodpecker, snake, rabbit, cricket, dragonfly, bee, butterfly, and Eric Carle’s famous very hungry caterpillar
What You’ll Need For This Very Hungry Caterpillar Lunch Box Idea
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1. Make a sandwich with your favorite filling and use a round cookie cutter to cut it into circles.
2. Place the lettuce in the largest section of the lunchbox for a grassy base.
3. Arrange the sandwich circles in a line on the lettuce to create the caterpillar’s body.
4. Draw two eyes and a smile with a food-safe marker on the Babybel cheese, or use small pieces of olive or raisins for the face.
5. Fill one lunch box compartment with cucumber slices.
6. Fill another compartment with fresh apple slices.
Fun Variations
Swap the sides: Replace the apples and cucumbers with your child’s favorite healthy snacks. You can keep it on-theme (i.e., fruits and veggies for the caterpillar, or just add in your child’s favored snacks.
Making the sandwiches: Make your child’s favorite sandwiches for the body of the caterpillar (i.e., ham and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, etc.). They can all be the same or you can make 3 different ones.
Swap out the cheese: Replace the cheese with a cherry tomato, regular tomato, or any other red food.
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Very Hungry Caterpillar Lunch Box Idea
This Very Hungry Caterpillar lunch box idea is a fun, colorful way to bring a favorite story to the table — easy to pack and perfect for little bookworms.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Sandwich Fillings
- Round cookie cutter or sandwich cutter
- Lettuce leaves
- Cucumber
- Apple
- Babybel Snack Cheese
- Food-safe black marker or edible food marker (for decorating the tomato)
- Sectioned lunchbox
Instructions
- Make a sandwich with your favorite filling and use a round cookie cutter to cut it into circles.
- Place the lettuce in the largest section of the lunchbox for a grassy base.
- Arrange the sandwich circles in a line on the lettuce to create the caterpillar’s body.
- Draw two eyes and a smile with a food-safe marker on the Babybel cheese, or use small pieces of olive or raisins for the face.
- Fill one lunch box compartment with cucumber slices.
- Fill another compartment with fresh apple slices.
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