On his first day of school, Brown Bear is worried—until he realizes that he knows what to do. Brown Bear is nervous. Today is his very first day of school. What if his classmates don't like him? What if he can't hear the teacher? What if he doesn’t have the right clothes? His mother does her best to reassure him but it isn’t until Brown Bear learns that he can do things for himself that he relaxes and helps his friends, too.

Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them. Includes note to parents and teachers, and related activities.

Little Brown Bear does not want to go to school, so he tries various jobs instead.

Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them. On board pages.

Mama shows Little Brown Bear the things he will do when he is old enough to go to school.

An enchanting lyrical text by Bill Martin Jr, illustrated by Eric Carle, creator of the bestselling The Very Hungry Caterpillar, now appears in a lift-the-flap format. Exuberantly coloured artwork and favourite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colours. Each spread leads seamlessly into the next and young children will delight in Eric's colourful collage animals and simple repetitive language.

Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them. On board pages.