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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (original 1967; edition 1996)

by Bill Martin Jr. (Author)

Series: Brown Bear and Friends (book 1)

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Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them.

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Title:	Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Authors:	Bill Martin Jr. (Author)
Info:	Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (1996), Edition: 25th Anniversary, 28 pages
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. (1967)

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eading Level: Preschool-K

Awards: ALA Notable Children's Book:1992

Children's Literature Legacy Award:2003

New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book 1967

International Reading Association / Children's Book Council (IRA / CBC) Children's Choice:1984

Parents Magazine: Favorite Baby Books of All Time:2006

DLlanosVSU24 | Dec 9, 2024 |

Independent reading (k-1)
Awards: International Reading Association / Children's Book Council (IRA / CBC) Children's Choice: 1984
Favorite Baby Books of All Time (2006)
ALA Notable Children's Book (1992)
Children's Literature Legacy Award (2003)

kayhal | Dec 3, 2024 |

Independent Reading Level: Grades Pre-kindergarten to 1st
This level is appropriate for early readers who are just beginning to recognize words and sounds.

Awards:
1970s Notable Children's Books by the American Library Association (ALA)
2007 Favorite Children's Picture Books as part of a poll by the Library of Congress

Aleishak3 | Dec 3, 2024 |

Lexile level of 200
The book has been a best-seller since its publication in 1967 and has sold millions of copies worldwide, making it one of the most beloved children's picture books.

lbarlow5 | Nov 30, 2024 |

Independent Reading Level: Grades K-1
Awards:New York’s best illustrated children’s book (1997)
Children’s literature, legacy award (2003) (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Martin Jr., Bill	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Carle, Eric	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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Brown Bear and Friends (book 1)

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Picture Puffins

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? / Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? / Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr.

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Awards

Indies Choice Book Awards (Picture Book Hall of Fame – 2014)

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1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up (2009.0077, 2009, Ages 3↑)

Children's Favorites Awards (Selection – 1992-1994)

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Library of Congress Children's Literature Center Children's Books (1983)

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

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1967

1992 (newly illustrated edition)

1996 (board book)

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?

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Red bird, red bird, what do you see? I see a yellow duck looking at me.

Teacher,
Teacher,
What do you see?
I see...

I see a purple cat looking at me.

"Mother, mother, What do you see?" "I see beautiful children looking at me."

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Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them.

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Brown Bear is one of all-time favorite stories to share with children. There is so many variations to present this book to children. I like to do the flannel board version and have the children bring an animal to the board as we read. I also like to sing it with the CD and then have the children sing it with me without the music. This book helps children identify animals and colors. Children love to hear this story at least once a week. Additionally the rhythmic tone and repetition is very soothing to young children. I think this is an excellent pre-school book that a teacher can use to increase language and pre-literacy skills.

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