FALL IN LOVE WITH BROWN BEAR ALL OVER AGAIN! The beloved character from the perennial classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? springs to life in new stories in this exciting collaboration with the World of Eric Carle. THEME- HUGS.

Look out, Very Hungry Caterpillar! Brown Bear and friends are ready to steal the scene in these new books--and to steal readers' hearts all over again!

Bear Hugs is an exciting new board book original celebrating the affirming power of a hug!

• PERFECT FOR VALENTINE'S DAY--AND EVERY HUG-WORTHY GIFT OCCASION: With its emphasis on hugs and its celebration of giving and receiving love and support, this is the perfect gift for Valentine's Day and for every occasion for hugs. Whether celebrating a new baby, a birthday, a holiday; whether expressing love and support in joyful times or sad, readers will want to give and to receive Bear Hugs!
• TWO GIFTABLE FORMATS: Simultaneously publishing in a small-trim board book that matches the size of the original Brown Bear board book, as well as in an oversized trim lap board book edition that is perfect for sharing at storytime, it's twice as giftable--for all kinds of readers and all kinds of occasions!
• These ERIC CARLE'S BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS books mark the beginning of an exciting new partnership with the World of Eric Carle, and the beginning of exciting new original titles publishing each season moving forward. Next up in the series: Brown Bear and Friends explore colors and the alphabet!