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Learn about the life and work of Bill Martin Jr, one of America's favorite children's authors, who wrote classics like Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Explore his landmarks, library, awards, and legacy programs.
Bill Martin Jr. (1916-2004) was an American educator, publishing executive, and author of more than 300 children's books. He collaborated with illustrators such as Eric Carle, John Archambault, and Michael Sampson, and created popular books like Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Bill Martin was a Scottish songwriter, music publisher and impresario who wrote four UK number one hits with Phil Coulter. He also owned the former home of John Lennon and was involved in several lawsuits and controversies.
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- Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr., Eric Carle (Illustrator)
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr., John Archambault, Lois Ehlert (Illustrator)
- Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? by Bill Martin Jr., Eric Carle (Illustrator)
- Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? (Bill Martin's Bears, #3) by Bill Martin Jr., Eric Carle (Illustrator)
Learn about the collaboration between the late Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson, who created more than 30 children's classics together. Explore their latest releases, enduring favorites, and previously unpublished titles from the Martin + Sampson Collection.
Learn about Bill Martin Jr, the creator of the popular "bear books" and other rhythmic, singsong texts for young children. Watch video clips, read his biography, and browse his books by age level and genre.
Bill Martin Jr was the beloved author of more than three hundred books for children and teachers, including the classics Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, which was illustrated by his friend Eric Carle, and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, illustrated by Lois Ehlert.
