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Creativity for Kids The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sensory Bin

A sensory bin from the world of Eric Carle with sand, a caterpillar toy, foam accessories and a shovel.

84/ 100
CTG scoreSafe betHow we score
Budget $15 to $30 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Where it ranks in our guides

A medal marks a podium; the score on the right is the product’s score for that recipient.

Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 92
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 74
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 75
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 85
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 85
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Our verdict

84 / 100

It turns a book many children know into a play scene and keeps the sand contained in a lidded bin.

Best forA preschooler who loves the Eric Carle book and enjoys messy tactile play.
Best occasionBirthday, Christmas
Avoid ifThe family wants to avoid sand play indoors.
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Frequently asked questions

What is in the bin?

2.5 lbs of sensory sand, a Hungry Caterpillar toy, foam accessories, a shovel, a sand stamp and clings.

What age is it for?

The listing says ages 3 and up.

How is it stored?

In the bin with a lid.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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