JOHN "JAY" ROBBINS Jr.

I enjoyed his illustrations of a book he was Featuring on his show as a child....

Thank you, Robbins for all the contributions you made to give kids like me some enjoyment when i was sick in bed. I remember fighting to keep my eyes open long enough to see your drawings come together with the stories you told. Sorry it took me so long.

A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Robbins for the many great childhood memories of watching your programs and then heading off to the library to check the featured and read them myself. Condolences to your family and loved ones.

Thank Mr.Robbins for being part of my childhood. I, like so many others, loved your drawings and stories. I only wish you were around when my kids were little. May you rest in peace.

I have just come across a signed framed print (1/2500) of the Carolina Wren given to my father in the 1974. Jay and my father, Robert D Smith, worked together at WETA beginning in 1962. I'm guessing the print was a farewell gift from Jay to my father when he left WETA in 1974 to head up WGTE in Toledo Ohio. I am preparing to donate the print to Assistance League of Charlotte to help fund their philanthropic programs for children and families in the Charlotte NC area. If a family member...

My goodness. I've been searching for the name of the show and host of this marvelous PBS series we watched in our classroom in grammar school in the late 60's/early 70's and I have found that it's your dear, departed loved one, John Robbins. What joy this show brought me. I remember it so fondly. My sincere condolences on your loss in 2016 (same year I lost my mother). Thank you to Mr. Robbins for the wonderment he brought to books. Rebecca T in San Diego, CA 2023

I never knew Mr. Robbins personally, but as a child, I love his artwork and the stories he told. Such good memories I have of watching Cover to Cover.

Dearest Jay - you continue to inspire me, challenge me, comfort me and show me love through my new appreciation of birds (we now live on a mountain in WV), painting (I´m learning!) and living life to the fullest and best. My love always to you - dear friend. (Photo from our trip to Mexico: you and George.)

I loved watching John Robbins when I was in elementary school. I am 49yrs old and still remember watching his program called book bird back in 2nd grade. He got me hooked on reading. I still watch some clips of his program on YouTube. Brings back memories of happiest times in my life in elementary school.