Bear Hugs! from Brown Bear and Friends (World of Eric Carle) Oversize Edition - by Eric Carle & Odd Dot (Board Book)

About the Book

"This very special hug in a book is the perfect way to say I love you. Using a range of images from the World of Eric Carle, and featuring Brown Bear, Polar Bear, Panda Bear, Baby Bear, and more, this ... gift book celebrates the affirming power of a hug"--

Book Synopsis

Snuggle up with Brown Bear and friends for a heartwarming celebration of love and hugs!

In this charming book from the World of Eric Carle, beloved characters like Brown Bear, Polar Bear, and Panda Bear share hugs for every occasion. Whether you're happy, sad, scared, or mad, there's always a hug to make things better.

With its simple, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, Bear Hugs! is the perfect way to say "I love you" to your little one. This sturdy board book is just the right size for tiny hands to hold and features a "To" and "From" page for personalization, making it an ideal gift for Valentine's Day, birthdays, baby showers, or any day you want to express your love.

Babies and toddlers will adore snuggling up with this sweet, comforting book that celebrates the affirming power of a hug.

-An adorable book for babies and toddlers ages 0-3
-Durable board book construction withstands repeated readings and curious hands
-Engaging rhymes and colorful illustrations capture little ones' attention
-Promotes social-emotional development and reinforces the importance of love and affection
-From the World of Eric Carle, featuring familiar characters kids know and love

Also from World of Eric Carle:

-Baby Bear's Busy Day
-Brown Bear's Little Book of Thanks
-Baby Bear's Time to Grow
-Brown Bear and Friends ABC
-Brown Bear and Friends 123
-Brown Bear and Friends Colors
-Brown Bear and Friends Shapes

Review Quotes

"When is it time for a hug? According to this eye-catching board book featuring a variety of different animals, it's when you're happy, sad, scared, or mad, whether you're in the sunshine, the storm, the cold, or the warm. "Hugs for all reasons. Hugs for all seasons," and of course, "Hugs to show . . . 'I love you.'" . . . The pictures are vintage Carle, with simplified forms and rich colors that show up well against the backgrounds. This charming book is also available in an oversize edition." --Booklist Reviews on Bear Hugs! from Brown Bear and Friends

About the Author

Eric Carle (1929-2021) was one of America's leading children's book illustrators and authors. Author of more than seventy books, his picture book career started when Bill Martin Jr invited him to create the illustrations for Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? That book that went on to sell millions of copies worldwide and Eric soon began writing and illustrating his own books, eventually creating the bestselling classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Born in the United States, Eric also spent many of his early years in Germany where he studied typography and graphic art at the Academy of Applied Art in Stuttgart.

Carle was the recipient of many honors including the American Library Association's Children's Literature Legacy Award and the Original Art Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators. In addition to writing and illustrating books of his own, he also collaborated on several others, including Bill Martin Jr's Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?, Isaac Bashevis Singer's Why Noah Chose the Dove, and the Eric Carle and Friends' What's Your Favorite picture book series. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, which Carle and his wife Bobbie founded, opened in Amherst, Massachusetts in 2002.