Editorial Reviews
Review
The elegant balance of art, text, emotion, and exposition is a Martin and Carle hallmark; they have crafted a lovely finale to an enduring series ―Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A winning formula for keying new and pre-readers into colors, sequences, and nature ―Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Bill Martin, Jr. (1916-2004) was an elementary-school principal, teacher, writer, and poet. His more than 300 books, including the bestselling classics Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?; Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?; and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, resonate with children. Martin's passionate dedication to childhood education led him to create innovative reading programs and devote his life to writing children's books. From Kansas to New York and finally settling in Texas, his legacy lives on through his timeless stories. Eric Carle (1929-2021), an iconic figure in children's literature, authored and illustrated over seventy books. His collaboration with Bill Martin Jr. on Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? ignited his illustrious career, culminating in the masterpiece, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Carle's artistic genius and profound impact on the world of children's books earned him numerous accolades, including the American Library Association's Children's Literature Legacy Award. His legacy lives on through his timeless stories and the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.
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