About the Author: Bill martin jr (1916-2004) was an elementary-school principal, teacher, writer and poet, with doctorate in early childhood education. In addition to the beloved brown bear, brown bear, what do you see?, martin's books include listen to the rain and knots on a counting rope. Eric carle is one of america's leading children's book illustrators. His work has won many awards and been published in more than a dozen countries around the world. He is author and illustrator of the very hungry caterpillar .Author: Bill MartinLanguage: EnglishNumber of Pages: 26Description: Eric Carle's familiar illustrations of brown bear, red bird, yellow duck and the other endearing animals from his classic creation parade across the pages of this great interactive board book. As each page is turned, a new animal and its color are introduced, accompanied by Bill Martin's singsong, rhyming question-and-response text to read aloud or listen to. There are sliding doors throughout the book, which children will just love to open, so they can discover what the next animal in this engaging story will be.Editorial Review: The contemporary classic . . . Perfect for sharing with a group of preschoolers. --the horn book guide "a picture book full of rhyme and repetition that will appeal to preschoolers. Carle's large collages bursting with color are perfect for the text." --booklist