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Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (Brown Bear and Friends)

Description:

What will you hear when you read this book to a preschool child?

Lots of noise!

Children will chant the rhythmic words. They'll make the sounds the animals make. And they'll pretend to
be the zoo animals featured in the book-- look at the last page!

Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle are two of the most respected names in children's education and children's illustrations. This collaboration, their first since the classic
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (published more than thirty years ago and still a best-seller) shows two masters at their best.

A
Redbook Children's Picture Book Award winner

The rollicking companion to
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Teachers will smile with delight when they see this wonderful book, and students are sure to utter the familiar request, 'Have you got another one like this one?'” ―School Library Journal, starred review

About the Author

Bill Martin, Jr. (1916-2004) was an elementary-school principal, teacher, writer, and poet. His more than 300 books, among them the bestselling classics Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?; Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?; and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, are a testament to his ability to speak directly to children. Martin held a doctoral degree in early childhood education. Born in Kansas, he worked as an elementary-school principal in Chicago before moving to New York City, where he worked in publishing developing innovative reading programs for schools. After several years, he devoted himself full-time to writing his children’s books. He lived in New York until 1993, when he moved to Texas. He lived in the east Texas woods, near the town of Commerce, until he passed away in 2004.

Eric Carle (1929-2021) was one of America’s leading children’s book illustrators and authors. Author of more than seventy books, his picture book career started when Bill Martin Jr invited him to create the illustrations for Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? That book went on to sell millions of copies worldwide and Eric soon began writing and illustrating his own books, eventually creating the bestselling classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Born in the United States, Eric also spent many of his early years in Germany where he studied typography and graphic art at the Academy of Applied Art in Stuttgart.

Carle was the recipient of many honors including the American Library Association’s Children’s Literature Legacy Award and the Original Art Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators. In addition to writing and illustrating books of his own, he also collaborated on several others, including Bill Martin Jr's
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?, Isaac Bashevis Singer’s Why Noah Chose the Dove, and the Eric Carle and Friends’ What’s Your Favorite picture book series. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, which Carle and his wife Bobbie founded, opened in Amherst, Massachusetts in 2002.

Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book

d. · July 14, 2025

classic book, my kid loves it

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book series!

N. · September 22, 2025

My kiddo loves to read and we love this series. These board books are great for my toddler.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!

c. · May 28, 2025

My grandson loves this book. Great sounds!

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic!

J.F. · October 10, 2025

This classic is a wonderful addition to any toddler’s library. It pairs perfectly with Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?

5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy Board Book with Great Colors

A.J. · September 2, 2025

Sturdy board book for my grandbabies. Colors are great. We also have Brown Bear, Brown Bear so needed to get this one too.

5.0 out of 5 stars Board book

D.B. · September 24, 2025

Grandbaby loves all his books. I love they come in a sturdy board book.

4.0 out of 5 stars a classic revisited

B. · July 12, 2022

This twentieth-anniversary edition of the classic “Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?”, written by beloved children’s author Bill Martin, Jr. and illustrated by the renowned artist Eric Carle, has been updated with a larger format, a reinforced binding, and an accompanying CD of the story read by Gwyneth Paltrow. The book is part of a series of rhythmic, rhyming texts with vibrant, full-color illustrations that introduce toddlers and kindergartners to a host of zoo animals and the sounds they make. In addition to the polar bear, we encounter a lion, hippopotamus, flamingo, zebra, boa constrictor, elephant, leopard, peacock, walrus, and a zookeeper who hears the children as they follow the story with imitations of the animal sounds introduced in the text. It’s a delightful tale sure to engage children and bound to become a favorite bedtime story. The text is large and bold for easy reading by children. However, while the text, drawings, and sensory lessons are most admirable and the book is well worth the price, I have two criticisms. The sounds the animals purportedly make are not always accurate. For example, while lions do, indeed, roar and elephants do trumpet, hippopotamuses do not snort (they grunt, growl, roar, and wheeze), zebras do not bray (they neigh, whinny, and nicker [donkeys bray!]), and peacocks do not yelp (they scream, squawk, and honk). Walruses are the most vocal of the pinnipeds: they growl, tap, knock, grunt, bark, whistle, rasp, and click, but they do not bellow. I’m also concerned about the use of a CD for storytelling. CDs could be useful for older children or for children left to their own devices, but toddlers would benefit most when stories are read to them during bonding sessions with parents, siblings, extended family, and friends. Of course, not all children are lucky enough to have parents or other family members who read to them. These criticisms notwithstanding, “Polar Bear” has many excellent qualities and is recommended. The illustrations alone are worth the price of the book and reading rhymes and evoking sounds are particularly appealing to children. Other books in the series by this dynamic duo include “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?”, “Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do you See?”, and “Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?”

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book to give at a baby shower!

S. · September 13, 2024

I bought this book for my daughters baby shower...it was one of many I bought to give her the gift of a home library for her baby! I know how important reading to your baby/child is and I wanted to make sure my granddaughter had plenty of books to read! This is a board book... great for little hands and perfect until the child is old enough to have real books with thin pages.... this book is a must for every baby!

I love Eric Carle books

T. · January 20, 2022

The media could not be loaded. This is so cute!!! Worth to buy and my baby loves the animals sounds.

Calidad

C.S.S. · November 19, 2023

Buena calidad para bebés. Entrega rápida

Excelente libro

C.P. · January 24, 2023

A mi hijo de 2 años le encantó el libro, yaque la narrativa involucra a los niños. Además el material es de muy buena calidad, resistente para niños de esa edad.

Lovely classic!

F. · June 9, 2025

Kids love this series!

Bel libro

J. · May 21, 2025

Piacciono moltissimo tutti questi libri di questo autore.

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (Brown Bear and Friends)

Product ID: U0805053883
Condition: New

4.8

AED4473

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Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (Brown Bear and Friends)

Product ID: U0805053883
Condition: New

4.8

Type: Board book

AED4473

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by

Free delivery on orders over AED 200

Return and refund policies

Imported From: United States

At bolo.ae, we stand behind the authenticity and quality of every product we sell. We guarantee that all items offered on our website are 100% genuine, sourced directly from authorized distributors, trusted partners, or the original brands themselves.

We do not sell counterfeit, replica, or unauthorized goods. Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support . We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

All product information, including images, descriptions, and reviews, is provided by third-party vendors. bolo.ae is not responsible for any claims, promotions, or representations made within product content or images. For more accurate or detailed product information, please contact the manufacturer directly or reach out to Bolo Support.

Unless otherwise stated during checkout, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

bolo.ae operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

What will you hear when you read this book to a preschool child?

Lots of noise!

Children will chant the rhythmic words. They'll make the sounds the animals make. And they'll pretend to
be the zoo animals featured in the book-- look at the last page!

Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle are two of the most respected names in children's education and children's illustrations. This collaboration, their first since the classic
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (published more than thirty years ago and still a best-seller) shows two masters at their best.

A
Redbook Children's Picture Book Award winner

The rollicking companion to
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Teachers will smile with delight when they see this wonderful book, and students are sure to utter the familiar request, 'Have you got another one like this one?'” ―School Library Journal, starred review

About the Author

Bill Martin, Jr. (1916-2004) was an elementary-school principal, teacher, writer, and poet. His more than 300 books, among them the bestselling classics Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?; Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?; and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, are a testament to his ability to speak directly to children. Martin held a doctoral degree in early childhood education. Born in Kansas, he worked as an elementary-school principal in Chicago before moving to New York City, where he worked in publishing developing innovative reading programs for schools. After several years, he devoted himself full-time to writing his children’s books. He lived in New York until 1993, when he moved to Texas. He lived in the east Texas woods, near the town of Commerce, until he passed away in 2004.

Eric Carle (1929-2021) was one of America’s leading children’s book illustrators and authors. Author of more than seventy books, his picture book career started when Bill Martin Jr invited him to create the illustrations for Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? That book went on to sell millions of copies worldwide and Eric soon began writing and illustrating his own books, eventually creating the bestselling classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Born in the United States, Eric also spent many of his early years in Germany where he studied typography and graphic art at the Academy of Applied Art in Stuttgart.

Carle was the recipient of many honors including the American Library Association’s Children’s Literature Legacy Award and the Original Art Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators. In addition to writing and illustrating books of his own, he also collaborated on several others, including Bill Martin Jr's
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?, Isaac Bashevis Singer’s Why Noah Chose the Dove, and the Eric Carle and Friends’ What’s Your Favorite picture book series. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, which Carle and his wife Bobbie founded, opened in Amherst, Massachusetts in 2002.

Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book

d. · July 14, 2025

classic book, my kid loves it

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book series!

N. · September 22, 2025

My kiddo loves to read and we love this series. These board books are great for my toddler.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!

c. · May 28, 2025

My grandson loves this book. Great sounds!

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic!

J.F. · October 10, 2025

This classic is a wonderful addition to any toddler’s library. It pairs perfectly with Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?

5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy Board Book with Great Colors

A.J. · September 2, 2025

Sturdy board book for my grandbabies. Colors are great. We also have Brown Bear, Brown Bear so needed to get this one too.

5.0 out of 5 stars Board book

D.B. · September 24, 2025

Grandbaby loves all his books. I love they come in a sturdy board book.

4.0 out of 5 stars a classic revisited

B. · July 12, 2022

This twentieth-anniversary edition of the classic “Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?”, written by beloved children’s author Bill Martin, Jr. and illustrated by the renowned artist Eric Carle, has been updated with a larger format, a reinforced binding, and an accompanying CD of the story read by Gwyneth Paltrow. The book is part of a series of rhythmic, rhyming texts with vibrant, full-color illustrations that introduce toddlers and kindergartners to a host of zoo animals and the sounds they make. In addition to the polar bear, we encounter a lion, hippopotamus, flamingo, zebra, boa constrictor, elephant, leopard, peacock, walrus, and a zookeeper who hears the children as they follow the story with imitations of the animal sounds introduced in the text. It’s a delightful tale sure to engage children and bound to become a favorite bedtime story. The text is large and bold for easy reading by children. However, while the text, drawings, and sensory lessons are most admirable and the book is well worth the price, I have two criticisms. The sounds the animals purportedly make are not always accurate. For example, while lions do, indeed, roar and elephants do trumpet, hippopotamuses do not snort (they grunt, growl, roar, and wheeze), zebras do not bray (they neigh, whinny, and nicker [donkeys bray!]), and peacocks do not yelp (they scream, squawk, and honk). Walruses are the most vocal of the pinnipeds: they growl, tap, knock, grunt, bark, whistle, rasp, and click, but they do not bellow. I’m also concerned about the use of a CD for storytelling. CDs could be useful for older children or for children left to their own devices, but toddlers would benefit most when stories are read to them during bonding sessions with parents, siblings, extended family, and friends. Of course, not all children are lucky enough to have parents or other family members who read to them. These criticisms notwithstanding, “Polar Bear” has many excellent qualities and is recommended. The illustrations alone are worth the price of the book and reading rhymes and evoking sounds are particularly appealing to children. Other books in the series by this dynamic duo include “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?”, “Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do you See?”, and “Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?”

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book to give at a baby shower!

S. · September 13, 2024

I bought this book for my daughters baby shower...it was one of many I bought to give her the gift of a home library for her baby! I know how important reading to your baby/child is and I wanted to make sure my granddaughter had plenty of books to read! This is a board book... great for little hands and perfect until the child is old enough to have real books with thin pages.... this book is a must for every baby!

I love Eric Carle books

T. · January 20, 2022

The media could not be loaded. This is so cute!!! Worth to buy and my baby loves the animals sounds.

Calidad

C.S.S. · November 19, 2023

Buena calidad para bebés. Entrega rápida

Excelente libro

C.P. · January 24, 2023

A mi hijo de 2 años le encantó el libro, yaque la narrativa involucra a los niños. Además el material es de muy buena calidad, resistente para niños de esa edad.

Lovely classic!

F. · June 9, 2025

Kids love this series!

Bel libro

J. · May 21, 2025

Piacciono moltissimo tutti questi libri di questo autore.

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