Books by Bill Martin

Ten Little Squirrels brainstorm a way to evade their natural foe until one of them sneezes. No need to get squirrely--practicing classic rhythm and rhyme while teaching children to count has never been more fun! Ten Little Squirrels by New York Times bestselling authors Bill Martin Jr and Michael Samson follows the "tail" of these furry friends as they determine what to do when a dog approaches their tree. Readers can enjoy the charming illustrations, count each of the colorful squirrels, and go nuts rereading to their hearts'' content.

Numbers from one to one hundred climb to the top of an apple tree in this rhyming chant.

Race to the top of the coconut tree with this delightful alphabet rhyme from the creators of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. A told B, and B told C, "I''ll meet you at the top of the coconut tree." So begins the lively alphabet rhyme that children and their parents love to recite. Martin and Archambault''s rhythmic chant and Caldecott Honor artist Lois Ehlert''s bold, cheerful art make this rollicking story an ideal companion to Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.

From two of the beloved and bestselling creators of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom comes a Classic Board Book introducing young readers to counting with incredibly cute caterpillars. The first little caterpillar crawled into a bower. The second little caterpillar wriggled up a flower. Rhythmic text and dynamic, colorful illustrations make this an easy read for little ones who are learning the basics of counting. And a glossary filled with information about all the different kinds of caterpillars featured throughout will surely make this book a favorite for kids and parents fascinated by the colorful crawlers and their metamorphosis cycle.

Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle are two of the most respected names in children''s education and children''s illustrations. This collaboration, Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?, their first since the classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (published decades ago and still a bestseller) shows two masters at their best. What will you hear when you read this book to a preschool child? Lots of noise! Children will chant the rhythmic words. They''ll make the sounds the animals make. And they''ll pretend to be the zoo animals featured in the book-- look at the last page! A Redbook Children''s Picture Book Award winner The rollicking companion to Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Exuberantly colored artwork and favorite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colors.

This full-color picture book helps young children learn the meaning of the words to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. It looks at each word of the Pledge and explains what it means in simple, straightforward language. There are also suggestions to parents and teachers for activities that will enrich childrenżs understanding of żI Pledge Allegianceż and help them better grasp the concepts contained in this book. An American Library Association Notable Childrenżs Book, a Chicago Public Library Best Book for Children and Teens, and a żChildrenżs Literatureż Choice List Title. For ages 6-9.

Chicken Chuck the rooster, who has set himself up as boss of the barnyard by virtue of the special blue feather in the middle of his forehead, finds his authority undermined by a circus horse with two blue feathers.

A group of mice venture into a dark, dark woods where they find a dark brown house with a dark red stair leading past other dark colors to a spooky surprise.

A Halloween jack-o-lantern leads a band of mischief makers before getting snuffed out.

Develops a radical politics of community that engages with practical issues such as the Gulf War and the 1992 uprisings in Los Angeles, set against the context of postmodern capitalism.

Bill Martin''s magnificent paintings have been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide, and some have been reproduced in various publications over the last twenty years. Lost Legends is a long-awaited presentation of thiry-six of his compelling works, half of which have never been published before - but none of which have ever been published in this context. For here, Martin has written a story for each painting, providing a new vehicle through which we can view and absorb his pictures. These stories - myths that feel ancient and remembered, not newly invented - reveal the haughtiness of butterflies, the reason for the existence of evil people, and the fascination of Earth''s son, Sculptor, with the color orange. Martin''s finely detailed, technically brilliant paintings draw us into a universe where nature is all-powerful, where the unfamiliar and unexpected appear natural, and where we can take time to study individual poppy petals as well as stare in awe at the vastness of an artic skyscape.

A told B, and B told C, I''ll meet you at the top of the coconut tree In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no -- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom! The well-known authors of Barn Dance and Knots on a Counting Rope have created a rhythmic alphabet chant that rolls along on waves of fun. Lois Elhert''s rainbow of bright, bold, and cheerful colors makes the merry parade of letters unforgettable.

In this rhyming story, children describe the sights and sounds of riding on the merry-go-round.

Describes the changing sounds of the rain, the slow soft sprinkle, the drip-drop tinkle, the sounding pounding roaring rain, and the fresh wet silent after-time of rain.

The owner of a human body celebrates it by pointing out various parts and mentioning their functions, from "hands for catching and throwing" to the "skin that bundles me in."

Collection of songs, poetry, stories and rhymes illustrated by different artists.

A collection of poems, stories, rhymes and songs illustrated by different artists.

In November of 1943, an elite team of Nazi paratroopers descends on British soil with a diabolical goal: to abduct Winston Churchill and cripple the Allied war effort. The mission, ordered by Hitler himself and planned by Heinrich Himmler, is led by ace agent Kurt Steiner and aided on the ground by IRA gunman Liam Devlin

Cartoons and rhymed captions suggest appropriate reactions to unusual situations.

Old Mother Middle Muddle''s decision to make a cup of tea sends a wave of anticipation through the barnyard.

Lists in verse the most obvious quality of any kind of weather or human condition: "When it''s cold, it''s cold./ ... When you''re old, you''re old."

A trick-or-treater goes begging on nine apartment floors.

Describes in verse the problems of Uncle Sam.