Over ten years agoI did a workshop in Commerce, Texas. Much to my surprise, that was the home of Bill Martin! He was suffering from Parkinson’sdisease at the time, but graciously invited me to visit his home on “Brown BearLane” at lunch. I was speechlessto be in his presence. What abeautiful spirit he had! 
As I was cleaningout a closet this week I came across a book I made after my visit. It was a take off on his “Brown bear,brown bear…” chant. This book isprobably only special to me, but I thought it was an idea that you might beable to adapt to a classroom field trip, guest speaker, or other experience.Bill Martin liveson in his stories, rhymes, and these unforgettable words:
