Book Review: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
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This immensely popular toddler book features a procession of animals, introduced by the same chant addressed to the preceding animal: “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what do you see?” The animal answers, “I see a red bird looking at me.” Then the page is turned to reveal a red bird, who is asked the same question, and answers that a yellow duck is looking at her. In this way a blue horse, green frog, purple cat, black sheep, and gold fish are introduced, who finally mention the teacher and children who are looking at them (presumably from outside the book, as well as being pictured in its pages.)
The predictable format, rhymic repetition, pleasing collage illustrations, and systematic introduction of colors with animal names have endeared this book to children and those who teach them since its publication 40 years ago. It has been translated into many languages and is read around the world. It is well suited to toddlers, and can also work as a confidence-building early beginning reader.
Categories: 4 Stars, Age 00-04, Book Tree, Easy Readers, Read-Aloud Handbook, World Books That Show, World Nifty 50
Tags: Animals, Classics, Colors, Predictable Books, Repetitive Books, Rhythmic Books
Posted on July 12, 2010
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