We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
Interest age: 2 to 6
Reading age: 6+
Published by Walker Books, 2015
About this book
Follow a father and his family as they go out in search of a bear. They wade through the grass, splash through the river, squelch through the mud and even negotiate a snowstorm on their way. But what will await them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest?
Michael Rosen's repetitive text has a musical charm that lends itself perfectly to reading aloud, whether to a group or to an individual - and children will enjoy joining in with actions and words. Combined with Helen Oxenbury's beautiful illustrations, it makes for a wonderfully enertaining picture book that has become a firm favourite for families.
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What to read next
We know that children can get hooked on a favourite book series or author and struggle to find something they love as much, but we’re here to help.
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We're going on a bear hunt, we're going to catch a big one! Many of us will remember Michael Rosen's brilliant We're Going On A Bear Hunt from our own childhoods, and it's still so much fun to read together with little ones! Here's our pick of the books children might enjoy next...
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