A perfect gift for young graduates! From the beloved World of Eric Carle comes a vibrant journey into the amazing possibilities that lie ahead. Just like Brown Bear imagines all the wonderful things that Baby Bear can be, this colorful board book inspires little graduates (ages 0-3) to dream big as they take their first steps forward. TIME TO GROW is a heartfelt gift for kids of all ages, plus a great present for graduation, baby showers, birthdays, and other new beginnings! With enchanting illustrations by Eric Carle and a heartwarming message, it's the perfect way to say "No matter who you choose to be, no matter what you do, one truth is forever... I am proud of you!" Look for other World of Eric Carle books to celebrate milestone with your little one: - BABY BEAR'S BUSY DAY - BEAR HUGS! FROM BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS - BROWN BEAR'S LITTLE BOOK OF THANKS - BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS ABC - BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS 123 - BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS COLORS - BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS SHAPES 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 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. Odd Dot is a boutique imprint that publishes author-driven brands, select licensing partnerships, fiction, nonfiction, and innovative formats for ages 0-12. From toy-like board books and trend-setting sticker collections, to inspirational picture books and more, we are always steered by kids' interests and the transformative power of reading. Odd Dot's core mission is to craft books that inspire joy, foster connections, and ignite curiosity―all the while having a ton of fun together. Harnessing the magic of collaboration, Odd Dot specializes in delivering exceptional originality in whatever form our ideas and partnerships take. Discover more about our imprint on www.odddot.com or by following along on the adventure @odddotbooks.