Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Board Book
A cherished masterpiece of children's literature, "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" has been captivating young readers since its first publication in 1967. The groundbreaking collaboration between author Bill Martin Jr. and illustrator Eric Carle began when Martin spotted one of Carle's advertisements featuring a red lobster, leading to a partnership that would change children's publishing forever. Their innovative approach—combining Martin's rhythmic, repetitive text with Carle's distinctive collage art—created a new standard for picture books that continues to influence early childhood education today.
Step into a world of color with this beloved children's classic, now available in a sturdy board book format perfect for the smallest readers. Bill Martin Jr.'s rhythmic text pairs masterfully with Eric Carle's bold, distinctive collage illustrations to create an unforgettable reading experience for young children.
From a big brown bear to a purple cat, each page brings a new animal friend to life in vivid color. The book's gentle, predictable pattern invites little ones to join in the storytelling: "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what do you see? I see a red bird looking at me!" This engaging call-and-response format makes reading interactive and fun, while helping children learn colors and animals in a natural, playful way.
Specially designed for tiny hands, this durable board book edition stands up to repeated readings—perfect for those magical moments when your little one begs, "Read it again!" The combination of simple, rhythmic text and Eric Carle's signature collage illustrations creates an essential first book that will captivate young readers and support early language development.
- Sturdy pages perfect for toddlers
- Features Eric Carle's vibrant collage artwork
- Pairs perfectly with our Brown Bear Sweater (see image 3)
- Ideal for ages 2-5 years
- Published by Henry Holt and Company
- Compact 5 x 7 inch size
- Ideal for learning colors and animals