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.
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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