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William Wylie MacPherson MBE (9 November 1938 – 26 March 2020), known professionally as Bill Martin, was a Scottish songwriter, music publisher and impresario. His most successful songs, all written with Phil Coulter, included "Puppet on a String", "Congratulations", "Back Home", and "Saturday Night".
bill martin jr. Creating dozens of award-winning and bestselling classics over a career that spanned nearly six decades, Bill Martin Jr. truly was "America's favorite children's author.”. He wrote the iconic text for Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, which was illustrated by his dear friend, Eric Carle, and together with John ...
William Ivan Martin Jr. (March 20, 1916 – August 11, 2004) was an American educator, publishing executive, and author of more than 300 children's books including The Sounds of Mystery, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (co-authored with John Archambault), Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?, Panda Bear ...
May 30, 2024 · 1976 - 2024. Springfield. William J. Martin III, we are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved son. Billy Martin was a well loved and cherished man. He will be forever missed by his parents Buddy & Bambi, his wife Tara, his son Billy, his daughter Cienna, his siblings Katie, Patrick and his wife Cheryl, Terri and her husband Brian ...
Bill Martin Jr has written more than 300 children’s books since 1945. His rhythmic, singsong texts have struck a chord with parents and small children across the country. “I don’t write books, I talk them,” Martin explains. “I write to a melody.”
Aug 11, 2004 · Bill Martin, Jr. (1916-2004) was an elementary-school principal, teacher, writer, and poet.
Born on March 20, 1916, in Hiawatha, Kansas, Martin received his first lessons in storytelling from his grandmother, who often recited tales about his family's history. After attending Kansas State Teachers College, Martin taught high school journalism, drama, and English until 1941.
