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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 following a family as they embark on an adventurous quest to find a bear. They courageously navigate through various obstacles like tall grass, a river, and a snowstorm, each described with rhythmic, repetitive phrases that make the journey exciting and engaging for young readers. The tale beautifully combines exploration, anticipation, and the joy of discovery.
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This delightful children's book offers a captivating adventure that's perfect for storytime. With rhythmic text and engaging illustrations, it's an exciting journey of exploration and bravery that young readers and listeners will find enchanting. If you enjoy stories that encourage imagination and involve interactive storytelling, this might be the perfect addition to your collection.

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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 in a large board book edition.

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For brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury in a large board book edition.

We're Going on a Bear Hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? For a quarter of a century, readers have been swishy-swashying and splash-sploshing through this award-winning favourite.

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!

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We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen is celebrated as a classic chant-aloud story, perfect for brave young adventurers and bear enthusiasts. The enlarged edition brings renewed excitement to its rhythmic and engaging narrative, making it a favourite among children and parents alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406363074

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 October 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 160.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 36

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About the Author

Michael Rosen is one of the most popular authors of stories and poems for children. His bestselling titles, published by Walker Books, 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. Michael received the Eleanor Farjeon Award 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. Michael lives in London with his family.

Helen Oxenbury is among the most popular and critically acclaimed illustrators of her time. Her numerous books for children include Smarties Book Prize-winning Farmer Duck by Martin Waddell; We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen; as well as her classic board books for babies. She won the Kate Greenaway Medal for Alice in Wonderland. Her most recent picture book was the critically acclaimed There's Going to Be a Baby, the first book-publishing collaboration between her and her husband John Burningham. Helen lives in London, NW3.

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