Most Popular Books by BILL MARTIN

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 bilingual edition of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you See? (Oso pardo, oso parado, que ves ¿qué ves ahí?). 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.

A bilingual English and Spanish board book edition of Bill Martin and Eric Carle''s classic picture book Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? / Oso polar, oso polar, ¿qué es ese ruido? Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? is the companion book to the classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Bill Martin''s simple, rhythmic text invites young listeners to chant along with the sounds of the animals in the zoo, from braying zebras to trumpeting elephants. Eric Carle''s vibrant and imaginative illustrations are the perfect match for the playful text, keeping children enthralled reading after reading. Oso polar, Oso polar, ¿qué es ese ruido? es el libro acompañante del clásico Oso pardo, oso pardo, ¿qué ves ahí? El texto simple y rítmico de Bill Martin invita a los escuchantes jóvenes a cantar junto a los sonidos de los animales en el zoológico, desde el rebuzno de la cebra hasta el trompar del elefante. El arte brillante e imaginativa de Eric Carle son la pareja perfecta para este texto divertido que mantiene a los niños y las niñas cautivos lectura tras lectura....

Bold pictures present a band, and, music verbs and adverbs. PW Best Books of 1994.

A bilingual English and Spanish board book edition of Bill Martin and Eric Carle''s classic picture book Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? / Oso bebé, oso bebé, ¿qué ves ahí? 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. Oso bebé, oso bebé, ¿qué ves ahí? es la última colaboración del equipo autor-ilustrado más vendido. Los lectores jóvenes disfrutarán la aventura de Oso Bebé en búsqueda de Mamá, y se divertirán identificando cada uno de los animales nativos a Norte América que aparecen en el camino. El enfoque en la conexión especial entre Mamá y bebé hacen de este libro un final perfecto para una serie tan adorada.

A grandfather and his blind grandson reminisce about the young boy''s birth, his first horse and an exiciting horse race.

Kids build confidence as they effortlessly learn the alphabet.

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

Children point out various parts of their bodies and mention their uses.

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

Two girls'' teams, the Cardinals and the Blue Jays, play a close and intense game of basketball.

Walking down a dark lonely road on an errand one night, a brother and sister argue over who is afraid of the dread Ghost-Eye tree.

Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals.

Life after the Hangover is a book about struggles and failth

Bilingual edition. Celebrate our home in this joyous, poetic tribute to the Earth''s colors, climates, and seasons. Panoramic photographs capture the majesty of nature from swirling deserts to curling ocean waves. Close-ups reveal quieter treasures like springy moss and sunlit leaves. Tying all these wonders together are the faces of children from around the globe, reflecting our shared connection to the planet.

"Big cat, big cat, catch me if you can!" The mouse taunts the cat every day, and every day runs home just in time for Mom to slam the door after him. But one day the big cat takes a shortcut to the mouse''s house and is there waiting for him when he arrives. Can the mouse''s wits save him now?"--School Library Journal. Full color.

Rhyme your way through the alphabet—and up the coconut tree!—with this delightfully illustrated children’s book by 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. Bill Martin and John 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.

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

The bestselling children’s board book, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, is now available in Spanish! Chica chica bum bum, el éxito de ventas en edición de pasta dura, está ahora disponible en español. A told B, And B told C, “I’ll meet you at the top of the coconut tree.” A le dijo a B y B le dijo a C: —En el cocotero, ¡allí te esperaré! When all the letters of the alphabet race one another up the coconut tree, will there be enough room? Oh, no—Chicka Chicka BOOM! BOOM! Cuando todas las letras del alfabeto corren hasta el cocotero, ¿Habrá suficiente espacio? ¡Oh, no! Chica chica ¡BUM! ¡BUM! Roll along on wave of fun in this lively alphabet rhyme. Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault’s rhythmic chant and Caldecott Honor illustrator Lois Ehlert’s ranbow of bright, bold, cheerful colors make the merry parade of letters unforgettable. Sígueles el paso en esta divertida y animada rima del abecedario que ahora está disponible en edición clásica de libro de cartón. El canto rítmico de Bill Martin Jr y John Archambault, ilustrado por Lois Ehlert, ganadora del Premio de Honor de Caldecott, es un arco iris de brillantes, llamativos y joviales colores que hace que este alegre desfile de letras sea inolvidable.

Ten little caterpillars are out and about in our big, wide world--come join them! You never know what you might find. . . . A butterfly, perhaps? Readers of all ages have celebrated the work of Bill Martin Jr and Lois Ehlert ever since their first collaboration on Chicka Chicka Boom Boom more than twenty-five years ago. Now these two picture-book geniuses are together again in this dynamic and visually stunning counting-and-natural history picture book that''s just perfect for reading aloud--and comes complete with a glossary filled with intriguing information about all of the caterpillar stars!

Sleeping children dream about kangaroos hopping in the savanna, alligators gliding through the swamp, and other animals and their homes.

Real change and real results for your school In schools that deliver, we know our real work and create an aligned culture of authentic action and delivery. This book shares processes designed to deliver results that matter to each school community, drawing on research and the practical experience of teachers and school leaders globally. Learn how to: Blend research and practice to deliver results that matter in schools Develop a strong culture of leadership, trust and alignment Address the frustrations currently felt by teachers in a positive, productive way When a school community delivers together for their children, they feel the true joy of education.

"Celebrating 50 colorful years with Brown Bear"--Cover.

Album (1971) to Going for the One (1977). Professor Martin situates Yes within the utopian ideals of the 1960s and the experimental trend initiated by The Beatles, then developed by such groups as King Crimson, Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, and Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. Although sometimes critical of Yes''s work, Martin defends Yes against their supposed blissed-out over-optimism and their departures from blues orthodoxy. Drawing upon the thinking of Adorno and Marcuse,

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.

Now available in a reader edition, this classic picture book teaches the important pre-reading concepts of rhyme, rhythm, and repetition. Full color.

Trick or Treat When Merlin the wizard answers the door, trick-or-treating becomes more tricky than usual. Suddenly everything turns Wackbards! Those tasty jelly beans have turned into silly belly jeans! Enjoy this hilarious Halloween treat that''s guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth and your funny bone!

A special 10th Anniversary lift-the-tab board book edition of Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?

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.

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

Introduces such characters as Noah, Jesus, David, and Paul through Martin''s signature question-and-answer format with rhymed and illustrated text.