Bill Martin, Jr. (1916–2004) has been called “America’s favorite
children’s author.” He wrote more than 300 books for children,
including the classic texts Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You
See?, illustrated by Eric Carle, and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,
illustrated by Lois Ehlert.
John Archambault is a poet, journalist, and storyteller who worked
with Bill Martin, Jr. on several projects. He lives in
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California.
Michael Sampson is a New York Times bestselling author of
twenty-two books for young children, including Chicka Chicka 1, 2,
3 and The Bill Martin Jr Big Book of Poetry. He and Bill Martin Jr
wrote many popular books together, including Panda Bear, Panda
Bear, What Do You See? and Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?
Michael Sampson lives in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Lois Ehlert (1934–2021) illustrated numerous inventive,
celebrated, and bestselling picture books, including Chicka
Chicka Boom Boom, Mice, Ten Little Caterpillars, and
her own Holey Moley, The Scraps
Book, RRRalph, Lots of Spots, Boo to You!, Leaf
Man, Snowballs, Waiting for Wings, Planting a
Rainbow, Growing Vegetable Soup, and Color Zoo, which
received a Caldecott Honor.
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