I'm Going To Give You a Bear Hug {Review and Giveaway + Kids Craft} #BearHugs #FlyBy

"Mommy, will you read me a story?"

Truly, are there any words as sweet as this simple question from a toddler? As both a bookworm and a mama who knows that reading means snuggle time, I certainly cannot think of any. There is just something magical and timeless about those sweet moments that I cannot get enough of.

Naturally, I'm always looking for sweet books that are fun for my little ones and full of love. Today, I'm excited to share with you a wonderful new book that does just that, I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug:

I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug!, written by bestselling author Caroline B. Cooney, is a playful and comforting bedtime book that imagines all the wonderful ways a child might give and receive a hug.

Whether it’s a big bear, gasp for air, knock over a chair hug or a wet and drippy, slimy, slippy fish hug, children will giggle their way through all the imaginative examples. Cooney’s sweet and simple rhymes encourage playful interaction between parent and child and ultimately help them wind down before they snuggle into bed and drift off to sleep.

I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug is a sweet loving bedtime story book that is also sure to become a Valentine’s Day favorite for little ones who enjoy celebrating a day full of hugs and kisses from loved ones. I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug is available in hardcover for $16.99 in retail stores nationwide and online.

If you are looking for the sweetest way to end your day, this book is IT. Truly, this has become an instant favorite in my house, not just by the kids, but for me too. The message behind it is simple and sweet---all about showing love to your child. Like I said, I love a good snuggle and this book celebrates and encourages those moments. We've all heard the expression 'bear hug' but what about a cat hug? a dog hug? even a FISH hug? What do those kind of hugs do those look like? These rhymes give us a fun look at all these types of hug.

Now, as much as I love books and hearing my kids ask me to read to them, my daughter is a kid who-if the book gets too wordy- will just leave halfway through. This book flows so beautifully that it captivates her attention until the very end. It's also not a long read at all, which is great for those moments when they ask for 'just one more time'...and honestly, this is one book that you'll want to give an encore performance of!

I actually enjoyed this book so much, that I was inspired to take a craft we'd done in the past and give it a fun new twist to go along with the book:

Bear Hugs Kids Craft

• Construction Paper
• Glue
• Elastic
• Scissors

1. Create two bear paws using the construction paper. Cut circles for the base, then smaller shapes for the bear print. We used classic bear colors, but you can use whatever your child loves! 
2. Glue the paw prints onto your larger circle.
3. Cut a piece of elastic to desired length.
4. Glue a paw print to each side.

These are great for sending to loved ones who live too far to give bear hugs to in person...or just a fun way to bring the book to life as you read!

Ready to grab your own copy? I Want To Give You A Bear Hug is available to purchase now. You can also find out more at the links below:

Official Website - http://bit.ly/2eBPnU6
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Zonderkidz
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Zonderkidz

And one very lucky reader is going to win a copy for themselves. Enter using the Rafflecopter form below:

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