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Baby Bear and Friends Welcome Spring The World
of Eric Carle
DECEMBER 2026
Baby Bear wakes up from a long winter nap and takes his first steps into spring.
From the bright array of blossoming flowers, to the drip-drop of the falling rain, Baby Bear shares a warm hello as he reconnects with a forest of friends. The iconic and playful art of Eric Carle invites children to immerse themselves in the beauty of a new season. This is one of four books in the Welcome the Season series.
Eric Carle (1929–2021) was a leading children’s book creator. His picture book career started when Bill Martin Jr invited him to illustrate Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Eric soon began writing and illustrating his own books, creating the bestselling classic The Very among many other best-loved books for children.
ISBN: 978-1-250-42171-5 | Price: $10.99 US / $14.99 CAN
On Sale Date: 12/29/2026 | Category: Board Book
Format: Board Book | Trim: 6" x 6" | Pages: 10 | Ages: 0–3
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From the bright, blossoming flowers to the drip-drop of the falling rain, Baby Bear welcomes the season by reconnecting with a forest of friends.
An imprint of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, LLC 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271
Inspired by Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?, written by Bill Martin Jr and illustrated by Eric Carle.
Text copyright © 2026 by the Estate of Bill Martin Jr and Penguin Random House LLC. Illustrations copyright © 2026 by Penguin Random House LLC. • First edition, 2026 • Printed in China by Hung Hing
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To learn more about Eric Carle books, visit eric-carle.com. To learn more about the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, visit carlemuseum.org.
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