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We're Going on a Bear Hunt

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We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen is a delightful children's story about a family embarking on an adventure to find a bear. They journey through various landscapes like grass, a river, and mud, encountering playful challenges along the way. The rhythmic and repetitive narrative makes it an engaging read for young children.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you enjoy rhythmic storytelling and lively illustrations that spark the imagination of children, this delightful adventure may capture your heart. Perfect for interactive reading, it invites young readers to join a family on a whimsical journey, complete with memorable chants and evocative scenes.

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We're Going on a Bear Hunt

For brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.

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For brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.

Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river, and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest!

We're Going on a Bear Hunt is an adventurous story that invites children to engage with the narrative through rhythmic repetition and captivating illustrations.

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The book is praised for its timeless appeal and is considered a classic suitable for all ages. It is noted for its captivating writing and illustrations, offering a delightful experience both to read aloud and to view. The collaboration between the author and illustrator is highly commended, highlighting the book's lasting charm.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780744547818

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 February 1996

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 372.0mm

Height: 412.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Michael Rosen is one of the most popular authors of stories and poems for children. His bestselling titles include Little Rabbit Foo Foo, Michael Rosen’s Sad Book, This Is Our House, Tiny Little Fly, Dear Mother Goose and its sequel Dear Fairy Godmother. He has also written many collections of poetry including Bananas in My Ears. Michael received the Eleanor Farjeon Award for distinguished services to children’s literature in 1997, and was the Children’s Laureate from 2007 to 2009. He is a distinguished critic and academic, co-directing an MA in Children’s Literature at Birkbeck College. He is often called upon to talk about children’s literature and his poetry readings are adored by children and adults. He also presents radio programmes for the BBC. Michael lives in London. Find him online at www.michaelrosen.co.uk and on twitter as @MichaelRosenYes.

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