Bill Martin Jr. (1916–2004) wrote many beloved books for children, some of which have become classics. He authored more than 200 titles in his lifetime, including
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?;
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?; and
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? He also collaborated on a number of well-known books with author and educator Michael Sampson, including
Chicka Chicka 1 2 3 and
I Pledge Allegiance.
Michael Sampson lives with his family in Commerce, Texas. His picture books include Caddie the Golf Dog and Trick or Treat. When he’s not busy writing, he’s visiting schools and speaking at conferences.
Laura J. Bryant studied drawing, painting, and print making at the Maryland Institute of Art, and is the illustrator of Where Fish Go in Winter: And Other Great Mysteries. She lives in the Shenandoah Mountains of West Virginia.