Most Popular Books by Bill Martin

Celebrate the 60th birthday of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? with this extra special board book edition! A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck all parade across the pages of this generationally beloved classic. To celebrate Brown Bear''s diamond anniversary, this board book has an elegantly redesigned cover and patterned stained-edges that set this apart from every previous edition of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? so far. Join in on the fun by adding this one of a kind offering to your Brown Bear collection!

In a rhythmic alphabet chant, all the letters race one another up the coconut tree. On board pages.

Divides the Pledge of Allegiance into words and phrases in order to define its meaning.

A boy, several animals, an astronaut, and a star name the kingdoms they rule over.

Bill Martin Jr. is the beloved author whose books have sold more than 12 million copies, including the classics Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; Chicka Chicka, Boom Boom; and Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? His classic book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? is read by millions of children around the world. Now, best-selling author Bill Martin Jr. has teamed with Michael Sampson to introduce your kids to the great heroes of the Bible.

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

A collector’s edition of the perennial classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, complete with a scannable QR code that gives readers access to the audio edition read by Gwyneth Paltrow. Sixty years ago, Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle collaborated on their first book together, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Since then, Brown Bear has sold millions of copies globally, capturing the hearts of generation after generation of the littlest readers. To celebrate Brown Bear''s 60th birthday, this special anniversary edition is a larger size, has a gorgeous celebratory cover, and includes a QR code that provides a token to download the audiobook on mobile devices. Brown Bear fans will be able to read along as the text is narrated by the award-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow. The audio also features an exclusive clip of the author and illustrator talking about this beloved book.

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.

In Listening to the Future, Bill Martin sets the scene for the emergence of progressive rock and examines the most important groups, from the famous to the obscure. He also surveys the pathbreaking albums and provides resources for readers to explore the music further. "Written with the insights of an academic, the authority of a musicologist, and—best of all—the passion of a true fan. Martin charts topographic oceans, courts crimson kings, does some brain salad surgery, and generally rocks out in 7/8 time." —Jim DeRogatis Sun-Times music critic

Illustrations and rhyming text portray a young bear searching for its mother and meeting many North American animals along the way. On board pages.

Cartoons and rhymed captions suggest appropriate reactions to unusual situations.

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

Illustrations and rhyming text portray a young bear searching for its mother and meeting many North American animals along the way.

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