"One day (in 1967), respected educator and author, Bill Martin Jr, called to ask (Eric) Carle to illustrate a story he had written. Martin’s eye had been caught by a striking picture of a red lobster that Carle had created for an advertisement. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? was the result of their collaboration. It is still a favorite with children everywhere."

Mr.Bill Martin Jr reading "Brown Bear, Brown Bear"

“Ages 3-5. A picture book full of rhyme and repetition that will appeal to preschoolers. The big brown bear lumbering across the two-page spread sees a red bird “looking at me” the vibrant bird sees a bright-yellow duck, and so they go, each animal more appealing than the next. Literal-minded children may have some problems with a purple cat or a blue horse, but most will just enjoy pointing out their favorite pictures and joining in on the singsong verse. Carle’s large collages bursting with color are perfect for the text. Sure to become a favorite in nursery schools and kindergartens.” IC, Booklist, December 1, 1983

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The official website of Author/Illustrator Eric Carle.