My name is Berneyle Pittman, and I am proud to present to you my book, From Hide to Hugs. This book is a manual on how to make fur teddy bears from any fur garment to a finished bear with claws, glass eyes, and an open smiling mouth with lips and teeth. It is ideal for the bear maker with experience and if followed step by step, a novice can also do well. A real-bear teddy bear and my marsupial Koala teddy bear patterns are included with step-by-step instructions and illustrations designed to encourage you to explore and experiment with every aspect of making a fur bear. I have included every secret and technique I know to make this as easy and successful as possible. Included are photographs of some of the bears and animals I have made from fur using these very techniques. When you have completed your bear, you will have the foundation to make any animal from real fur. It is my hope that through this book, you will hone your fur skills and have the ability to transform your other bear-making ideas into those made from fur.

Olaf is a snowman who wants to play games with others and give lots of hugs.

Who have YOU hugged today? Open your arms to this delightfully tender, goofy, and sweet book from Scott Campbell. Watch out world, here he comes! The Hug Machine! Whether you are big, or small, or square, or long, or spikey, or soft, no one can resist his unbelievable hugs! HUG ACCOMPLISHED! This endearing story encourages a warm, caring, and buoyantly affectionate approach to life. Everyone deserves a hug—and this book!

A young boy discovers many different kinds of hugs and ways to show love as family members and friends gather to welcome his immigrant relatives from China.

This sweet Little Golden Book explores all of the different kinds of hugs! From Mommy hugs, Daddy hugs, hello hugs, and welcome home hugs, this charming story features loving families and friends hugging for all kinds of wonderful reasons! Hugs are special. Hugs are free. Will you share a hug with me?

Animal and human mothers hug in different ways, but they all show love.