Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?
| Author | Bill Martin, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Eric Carle |
| Cover artist | Eric Carle |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's |
| Publisher | Henry Holt and Co. |
Publication date | July 11, 2006 |
| Media type | Board book |
| Pages | 26 pages |
| ISBN | 978-0-8050-8078-0 |
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? is a children's picture book by Bill Martin, Jr. and illustrated by Eric Carle.
Plot summary
A bunch of animals answer the question "What do you see?" and the answers are what animal they see. The text is in rhyme. A panda bear, bald eagle, water buffalo, spider monkey, green sea turtle, macaroni penguin, sea lion, red wolf, whooping crane, black panther and a dreaming child.
Reception
A Bella Online review says, "The book is a great tool to introduce conservation to youngsters. It is never too early, to introduce infants, toddlers and young children to the conservation of animals and natural resources.[1] A Wonder Korner review says, "Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle have done it again! These popular collaborators have added a new book about animal conversations to their series of rhythmic animal books. The combined talent of Martin and Carle are bound to ensure this a spot on the shelves of children's classics.[2] It was reviewed by Publishers Weekly.[3] It was reviewed by Booklist.[4]
Texas ban
In 2010, the book was banned in Texas when the Texas Education Agency confused author Bill Martin, Jr. with leftist philosopher Bill Martin.[5]