Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
With coloured artwork and favourite animals, this is the suitable introduction to looking and learning about colours.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionStep into a world of colourful enchantment with Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, a timeless classic crafted by Bill Martin Jr and brought vividly to life through the illustrations of Eric Carle, the mastermind behind The Very Hungry Caterpillar. In this captivating board-book, children are taken on a rhythmic journey of discovery, encountering a variety of animals and vibrant colours on every page.
As the narrative progresses, readers are introduced to a sequence of beloved animals, each asking the titular question and revealing a new creature adorned in striking hues. This rhythmic repetition and predictable structure not only captivate young minds but also facilitate early learning and memorisation. Each spread effortlessly transitions to the next, ensuring an engaging and fluid reading experience for young children.
Eric Carle's exuberantly coloured artwork shines in this edition, characterised by his distinctive collage technique that brings each animal to life with remarkable texture and vibrancy. From the brown bear to the red bird, and the yellow duck to the green frog, children will revel in the array of colourful creatures, each meticulously crafted to spark curiosity and joy.
The simple, repetitive language woven throughout the story makes it an ideal read-aloud book, fostering a love for reading and enhancing language skills from an early age. The chunky board-book format ensures durability, making it perfect for little hands to hold and explore repeatedly.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? not only introduces children to colours and animals but also promotes observational skills and memory retention through its engaging and interactive storytelling approach. This beloved classic continues to captivate and educate, making it a cherished addition to any child’s library.
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Eric Carle is highly praised for its educational content focusing on animals, numbers, and colours, presented in a light and entertaining manner. The book's rich, collage-like illustrations and gentle text offer warmth and humour, making it enjoyable for both children and parents.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241137291
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Board book
Date Published: 02 January 1997
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Puffin
Illustration: Full colour illustrations throughout
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 185.0mm
Weight: 307g
Pages: 28
About the Author
Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has been translated into 70 languages and sold over 55 million copies. Carle illustrated more than seventy books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote, and more than 170 million copies of his books have sold around the world. In 2003, Carle received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (now called the Children's Literature Legacy Award) for lifetime achievement in children's literature. In 2002, Eric and his wife, Barbara, cofounded The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (www.carlemuseum.org) in Amherst, Massachusetts, a 40,000-square-foot space dedicated to the celebration of picture books and picture book illustrations from around the world, underscoring the cultural, historical, and artistic significance of picture books and their art form. Eric Carle passed away in May 2021 at the age of 91. His work remains an important influence on artists and illustrators at work today. www.eric-carle.com
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