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We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Sound board book of the bestselling classic
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We're Going on a Bear Hunt is a delightful children's book that follows a family's enthusiastic adventure as they traverse various landscapes in search of a bear. They encounter obstacles like rivers and forests, using rhythmic and repetitive phrases, which create an engaging and interactive reading experience. The story is filled with charm and invites young readers to explore and embrace imagination.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's story if you appreciate rhythmic and engaging tales that encourage participation and imagination. With its repetitive structure and adventurous spirit, it's perfect for young readers who love exploring and excitement. The captivating illustrations and fun journey make it a cherished favourite for family reading time.

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We're Going on a Bear Hunt

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For brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury is available for the very youngest readers in a new in-the-page sound book.

We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too?

For thirty years, readers have been swishy-swashying and splash-sploshing through this award-winning favourite. Follow and join in the family's excitement by pressing the buttons on each page to make the sounds as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear.

This interactive sound book version of the classic family favourite is a must-have for every young child's bookshelf!

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We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen is celebrated for its engaging and rhythmic storytelling that captivates children. The book's expansive illustrations are praised for complementing the adventurous narrative, making it a delightful read-aloud experience. Its repetitive verse structure invites interactive participation, encouraging young readers to chant along, thereby enhancing enjoyment and learning.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406391350

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 07 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 18

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 and professor of Children’s Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London.
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's Adventures in Wonderland.

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