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We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Author Michael Rosen
Illustrator Helen Oxenbury
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Story
Five children and their dog are going on a bear hunt. On their way, they must scramble through long grass, deep water, thick mud, a dark forest, and even a snowstorm. Finally, they reach a narrow, gloomy cave and wander inside….
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Why we chose it
A firm favourite with parents and children. Its rhythms and repetitions make it great to read aloud and children love to join in. The beautiful illustrations tell the story and bring character and detail to the telling.
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First published
1989, Walker Books, London, UK