# Classic Storybook Sandals Teva's Sandals for Kids Celebrate The Very Hungry Caterpillar By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-07-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandals-for-kids References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/teva-celebrates-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-very-hungry-caterpillar-with-limited-edition-childrens-collection-300882223.html) & [tevaonline](https://www.tevaonline.ca/) For the 50th anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, [Teva](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-footwear-design) launched a limited-edition collection of sandals for kids that integrates colors and references from the classic storybook. Illustration-inspired versions of Teva's adventure-ready Hurricane XLT2 and Ember Moc styles are being made available for kids, complete with a splash of rainbow colors. The Hurricane XLT2 design, available for both kids and toddlers, boasts features that are perfect for outdoor fun, including quick-drying straps made from Repreve recycled polyester webbing and a comfortable EVA foam footbed. The Kid's Ember Moc sets itself apart as a colorful slip-on style that's easy to wear and water resistant. The Teva x The Very Hungry Caterpillar collection is not only nostalgic but has the potential to inspire a new generation of young explorers and nature lovers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Children's Book Collaborations:** Collaborations between children's book publishers and fashion companies create opportunities to bring beloved stories to life and inspire new generations of readers and consumers. - **Sustainable Fashion for Kids:** Eco-friendly materials in children's fashion like Repreve recycled polyester webbing set the stage for sustainable fashion trends in the industry. - **Illustration-inspired Fashion:** Fashion inspired by illustrations in beloved children's books offer a new aesthetic and design opportunities for fashion brands. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Children's Publishing:** Children's book publishers can expand their reach and deepen engagement by partnering with fashion companies to create tangible, immersive experiences for their readers. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Sustainable fashion brands have opportunities to expand their product offerings to children, tapping into a growing market of environmentally conscious consumers looking to outfit their entire families with eco-friendly apparel. - **Outdoor Adventure Gear:** Partnerships between adventure gear and fashion brands create opportunities for creating kid-friendly outdoor gear that is functional and stylish, encouraging kids to connect with nature and inspire a love of the outdoors from an early age. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Archival Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-footwear-design.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-sesame-street.md) - [Trail Running Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teva-aventrail.md) - [Functional Mermaid-Inspired Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z1-design.md) - [Lightweight Marine-Inspired Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperport-h2-sandal.md) - [Timeless Travel-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-collection.md) - [Adventurous Outdoor Sandal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-sandal-collection.md) - [Vibrant Cartoon-Themed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heydude-x-spongebob.md) - [Sleek T-Strap Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tkees-x-jcrew.md)