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Oh Dear, Look What I Got!

A new instant rhyming classic from Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury, creators of the multi-million-copy-selling family favourite WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT
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A classic new picture book by the creators of the bestselling We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. "I went to the shop to get me a carrot. Oh dear, they gave me... a parrot! Oh dear, look what I got! Do I want that? No I... Read More
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Oh Dear, Look What I Got!

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A classic new picture book by the creators of the bestselling We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.

"I went to the shop to get me a carrot. Oh dear, they gave me... a parrot! Oh dear, look what I got! Do I want that? No I do NOT!"

From beloved author and illustrator pairing Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury comes a brilliant new picture book that will delight a new generation of children. Each visit to the shop brings an animal surprise in this playful read-aloud, with a final twist and a joyful ending.

Young readers will love joining in the rhyming text and guessing what comes next in this hilarious picture book, sure to become a timeless classic.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529510898

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 274.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Michael Rosen is one of the most popular authors for children; his bestselling titles published by Walker Books include We're Going on a Bear Hunt, A Great Big Cuddle and Michael Rosen’s Sad Book. A popular radio broadcaster, distinguished critic and academic, and multi-award-winning poet, Michael was appointed the Children's Laureate from 2007 to 2009, and is now Professor of Children's Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London.

Helen Oxenbury is among the most popular and critically-acclaimed illustrators of all time. She has won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal twice. Her many award-winning books for children include We’re Going On a Bear Hunt, written by Michael Rosen, Farmer Duck, written by Martin Waddell and There’s Going to Be a Baby, written by John Burningham; as well as her classic board books for babies.

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