Books in Old Bear and Friends series

Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck--all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly colored collages. Combined with Bill Martin's singsong text, they create unforgettable images of these endearing animals.

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!Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle are two of the most respected names in children's education and children's illustrations. This collaboration, their first since the classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (published more than thirty years ago and still a best-seller) shows two masters at their best.A Redbook Children's Picture Book Award winnerThe rollicking companion to Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

In honor of its fiftieth Anniversary, the classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? is available for the first time as a lift-the-tab board book.With the complete and unabridged text and art of the classic Brown Bear story, this lift-the-tab format celebrates the fiftieth Anniversary with a brand-new look and feel. Readers will discover the classic rhythmic text featuring colorful animals, brought to life in Eric Carle's powerful collage art.This title has Common Core connections.

Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? is the final collaboration from this bestselling author-illustrator team.Young readers will enjoy Baby Bear's quest to find Mama, and they'll revel in identifying each of the native North American animals that appear along the way. The central focus on the special bond between mama and baby makes a fitting finale to a beloved series. Now in board-book format for the youngest readers.

A new edition of this all-time favorite children's tale to delight children and parents alike. Bill Martin's playful story introduces a parade of rowdy zoo animals, all illustrated in Eric Carle's instantly recognisable, clean, crisp style. A perfect addition to this fun, noisy tale is a ten button sound panel. As each new animal appears on the bright, colorful pages, children will love to find, then press the right button to hear the noises that the braying zebra, roaring lion, fluting flamingo and other amazing animals make.

Available for the first time, this junior library brings together miniature paper-over-board editions of all four bear books from renowned author-illustrator duo Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle.Kids and collectors will love this tiny treatment of the classic series, with complete unabridged editions of each story. Young readers will discover the colors of the classic Brown Bear, the sounds of Polar Bear, the endangered species of Panda Bear, and the North American animals of Baby Bear. This set includes: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? This title has Common Core connections.

With more than two million copies sold, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? has opened up a world of learning to a generation of children. For this edition, created for the twenty-fifth anniversay in 1992, Bill Martin, Jr., restored his text to its original wording. And Eric Carle created all new pictures--based on the originals, but clearer, brighter, and truer to the colors they represent.Bill Martin has been devoted to writing children's books for more than thirty years. He has a Ph.D. in early childhood education and he has long been a proponent of using rhyme and rhythm to teach young children how to read.Eric Carle, illustrator of many beloved children's books, was born in the United States, but spent his early years in Stuttgart, Germany, where he studied art and design at the Academy of Applied Art. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? was the first book he illustrated.This title has Common Core connections.

An enchanting collection of four classic books to treasure—all featuring Old Bear and his playroom friends. The beautifully boxed collection includes: Little Bear's Trousers: Oh, where oh where could Little Bear's trousers be? First Camel thought they'd make warmers for her hump, then she gave them to Sailor to use as sails. And then . . . Little Bear goes on a merry search before recovering his treasured garment—but the day has a sweet finale! Jolly Tall: What's inside the big, big box that's arrived? Could it be treasure? Old Bear, Little Bear, and Rabbit solve the mystery—and find something better than treasure: a furry new friend! Little Bear Lost: Playing hide and seek is fun—but now the game's done and all the toys have been found . . . except Little Bear. Where could he be hiding? Old Bear: Once long ago, Bramwell Brown saw his good friend Old Bear packed away in a box in the attic. Now, Bramwell knows the time has come to find his forgotten friend. So he and the other toys plan a rescue mission. And it's three, two, one, GO!

The original classic children's story about a bear and his best friends, now in its 35th year! Once, long ago, Bramwell Brown saw the much-loved Old Bear packed away in a box in the attic. Now, Bramwell knows the time has come to find his forgotten friend and save him from becoming lonelier and lonelier. So, with the help of Little Bear, Duck, Rabbit, and the other toys, he plans a rescue mission. And it's three, two, one, off they go! Jane Hissey’s enchanting picture book about a very special day makes a perfect bedtime story.

Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and the 10th anniversary of Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? with this special, small lift-the-tab board book edition of Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? is the final collaboration from this bestselling author-illustrator team. Young readers will enjoy Baby Bear's quest to find Mama, and they'll revel in identifying each of the native North American animals that appear along the way. The central focus on the special bond between mama and baby makes a fitting finale to a beloved series. Now in a special lift-the-tab board-book for the 10th anniversary!

The beloved toys from Jane Hissey’s Old Bear series are back in this new and beautifully illustrated collection of stories to share all year long. From decorating the dollhouse for Christmas, to enjoying a seaside holiday during the hot summer, to creating an unfrightening jack-o-lantern for Halloween, these sweet animal tales and poems are perfect for bedtime reading.

Since its publication twenty years ago, Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle's bestselling collaboration, Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? has become a perpetual favorite for generations of teachers, parents, and children, selling more than 7 million copies in various formats and languages.To celebrate Polar Bear's 20th birthday, this special anniversary edition is a larger size, has an updated cover, and includes an audio CD. Polar Bear fans will be able to read along as Gwyneth Paltrow reads the story to them. We invite you to enjoy Bill Martin's rhythmic text and Eric Carle's stunning illustrations in a whole new way!