Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle is a beloved children’s classic that introduces young learners to colours, animals, repetition, prediction, and early language development. The simple, repetitive text and vibrant illustrations encourage children to join in, helping them build confidence while developing vocabulary, listening, and communication skills.

The repetitive sentence structure makes this book an excellent resource for teaching:

Colour recognition
Animal identification
Early vocabulary
Repetitive language patterns
Prediction and sequencing
Listening and communication skills
Early reading confidence
Why this Widgit-adapted version is ideal for SEN learners

This book has been adapted with Widgit Symbols to provide additional visual support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), learning difficulties, developmental delay, and emerging readers.

The use of Widgit Symbols helps learners to:

Improve understanding of the story.
Develop early vocabulary and language skills.
Strengthen word-symbol associations.
Support communication and expressive language.
Build reading confidence through predictable, repetitive text.
Reduce cognitive load by providing visual cues.
Encourage independent participation and shared reading.

This symbol-supported adaptation is ideal for Early Years, Reception, Key Stage 1, special schools, mainstream inclusive classrooms, speech and language therapy, home education, and intervention groups.

Perfect for teaching early literacy, communication, AAC support, visual learning, and inclusive reading, this resource enables all children to enjoy one of the world’s most loved picture books in an accessible and engaging format.

Please note: This resource is an educational adaptation designed to support accessible learning. Users should ensure they own or have access to the original book where required.