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Bill Martin Jr.

AmericanMarch 20, 1916 – August 11, 2004Children's Literature

Bill Martin Jr. was an American author whose rhythmic, read-aloud texts including Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? have introduced countless children to the pleasures of language. His partnership with illustrators like Eric Carle produced enduring classics.

Works

  • Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?Cumulative rhythm tale about animals and colors with visual surprises→
  • Chicka Chicka Boom BoomAlphabet letters race up a coconut tree in this rhythmic picture book→
  • Polar Bear, Polar BearSequel following polar bears and arctic animals in rhythmic call-and-response→
  • The Ghost-Eye TreeTwo children encounter a scary tree on a nighttime walk home→
  • Knots on a Counting RopeBlind Native American boy and his grandfather tell stories with a counting rope→
  • Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You SeeCumulative rhythm tale about animals and colors with visual surprises→
  • Polar Bear Polar Bear What Do You HearSequel following polar bears and arctic animals in rhythmic call-and-response→

Related

Eric Carle·Dr. Seuss·Lois Ehlert·Arnold Lobel
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