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We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Mini pop-up edition of the bestselling classic family favourite picture book perfect for reading aloud to kids age 3-6
Series: Panorama Pops
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We're Going on a Bear Hunt is a delightful tale about a family embarking on an adventurous expedition to find a bear. As they journey through different landscapes, such as grass, rivers, and mud, they face and overcome various obstacles. It's a rhythmic and engaging story with repetitive phrases that captivate young readers.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this delightful tale of adventure and imagination if you're looking for a children's book that combines whimsical storytelling with rhythmic, engaging text alongside charming illustrations. It's perfect for reading aloud, as it encourages children to anticipate and participate in the repetitive dialogue, making storytime an interactive and fun experience.

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We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Unfold all the fun of the bear hunt in this delightful pocket-sized pop-up of the award-winning picture book classic.

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Unfold all the fun of the bear hunt in this delightful pocket-sized pop-up of the award-winning picture book classic.

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!

Series: Panorama Pops

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We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen is praised for its rhythmic and repetitive text, which makes it a delightful read-aloud experience for young children. The illustrations are described as captivating, contributing to the adventurous and playful spirit of the story. The book is appreciated for its ability to engage children, encouraging interaction as they join the characters on their journey.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406365634

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 May 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 98.0mm

Height: 120.0mm

Weight: 110g

Pages: 28

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's Adventures 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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