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We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Classic Board Books) [Board book]

Helen Oxenbury , Michael Rosen
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (179 customer reviews)

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Book Description

October 1, 1997 2 and up Classic Board Books
Now the very youngest readers can join in the fun with this Classic Board Book™ edition of We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Full of delightful comedy and high drama, this tale of a brave family's joyous romp through sweeping landscapes is sure to win new fans.

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Amazon.com Review

"We're going on a bear hunt. / We're going to catch a big one. / What a beautiful day! / We're not scared." So begins Michael Rosen's award-winning read-aloud romp We're Going on a Bear Hunt. In this lovely boxed gift edition illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, a small paperback version of the book is packaged with the softest, most fabulous little brown bear we've ever seen. Reenacting "Splash splosh! Splash splosh! Splash splosh!" across the river is much more fun with an actual bear on hand. (Ages 4 and older) --This text refers to an alternate Board book edition.

From Publishers Weekly

A father and his four children--a toddler, a preschool boy and two older girls--go on the traditional bear hunt based on the old camp chant: "We're going to catch a big one. / What a beautiful day! / We're not scared. / Oh-oh! Grass! / Long, wavy grass. / We can't go over it. / We can't go under it. / Oh, no! / We've got to go through it!" The family skids down a grassy slope, swishes across a river, sludges through mud and, of course, finally sees the bear, who chases them all back to their home. It's a fantastic journey--was it real or imagined?--with the family's actions (and interaction) adding to the trip a goodnatured, jolly mood. The design of the oversized volume alternates black-and-white drawings with gorgeous full-color watercolor paintings, which Oxenbury uses to wonderful effect. Readers accustomed to her board books will find a different style here, of puddled colors and sweeps of light and shadow. The scale of the pictures and the ease with which the text can be shouted aloud make this ideal for families or groups to share. Ages 4-9.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 2 and up
  • Board book: 36 pages
  • Publisher: Little Simon (October 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0689815816
  • ISBN-13: 978-0689815812
  • Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (179 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,271 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michael Rosen, an English poet, scriptwriter, broadcaster, and performer, has been writing for children since 1970. He lives in London with his wife and five children.

Customer Reviews

I have this book and it is one of the most enjoyable children's book I have read in a long time. StephsBitByBit  |  44 reviewers made a similar statement
It has a great rhythm to it and some repetitive text which makes it fun to read. C. Tan  |  39 reviewers made a similar statement
My 3 year old son loves this book. Erica  |  42 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
102 of 106 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't go over it May 12, 2004
Format:Hardcover
Glancing at the cover of Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury's, "We're Going On a Bear Hunt", I thought something along the lines of, "Hrmph. I bet they watered it down and made it syrupy. There's no way this kind of kid's book (in which a father and his four children of different hair colors go hunting for a bear) is going to actually end with the family finding the bear and getting chased back to their house". Well, you can just color me wrong all over. Not only is the book faithful to the original song, but it's a hoot to boot. The words are those old familiar ones we all love so well, and the pictures are a high-stepping romp complete with adventure, daring, and danger. Everything, in fact, that a good picture book could hope to be.

If you've ever heard the song "We're Going On a Bear Hunt" then you know the way the story goes. A father and his rambunctious youngsters are setting out to locate one bear. They're not actually on a hunt in terms of carrying guns or anything of that sort. In fact, these people haven't anything with them but one another and the clothes on their backs. With their border collie along with they successfully cross the tall wavy grass (swishy swashy), ford the deep cold river (splash splosh), tromp through the ooey-gooey mud (squelch squerch), wander through the deep dark forest (stumble trip!), run through a whirling snowstorm (Hoooo woooo), and at last enter a deep dark cave (tiptoe). It's the dog that sees the malicious bear first and the brave troop run back over every place they'd been before to escape. In a moment of frenzied activity they enter their house only to discover that they've forgotten to shut the door. At the last minute they get it closed (angry bear safely outside now) and everyone crawls into bed and under the covers....

This is quite an exciting book. Author Michael Rosen has captured the enjoyable sounds of the story quite well, and the high tension towards the end is just delightfully scary enough for the youngsters. But it is illustrator Helen Oxenbury that really lets this puppy shine. She has the ability to create scenes in which characters are interacting with one another against huge evocative backgrounds. I'm very partial to a scene in which the family is joyfully running through the tall grasses, dotted occasionally with deep red poppies. The sky is a blue one, filled with light puffy clouds and in the distance a flock of birds travels up and away. Admittedly, I love a good pastoral illustration, but this kind of care for illustrations is visible in all Oxenbury's color pictures (each appearing on every other page). If you're at all familiar with Helen Oxenbury then you'll find numerous scenes in this story that remind you of her other books. The baby found here looks like nothing so much as a clothed version of the infant in, "Big Mama Makes the World". The muddy squelchy vista in another picture is reminiscent of the barnyard takeover attempt in, "Farmer Duck". She knows how to pick `em, Helen Oxenbury does.

Will kids be scared by a family chased by a bear? Pleasantly so, I believe. The shot of the bear walking home is enough to convince even the worry-wartiest of children that the family is not going to be eaten in the near future. All in all, this is just another one of those great picture books that fill the world. It reads aloud very well, so if you need a book to present to a large group, I've found the perfect match for you. If you like high adventure and a good tale, "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" delivers both in spades. A wonderful addition to any storytime collection. Read more ›

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best choices out there August 11, 2004
Format:Board book
This is one of the first books my son responded to. I could read it to him and get him to say Uh Oh at the proper point. Months later he was able to add Oh No at the proper point. A book like this, with fun noises, great prepositional phrases, interesting drawings, a funny storyline, an exciting ending, and a repetitive reading sequence, really help children to remember what's going on. A kid who can remember a story can eventually learn to tell you that story, and sometimes even do so long before they're truly reading and decoding the words.

The board book format will always be lauded in our household. We like the durability and compactness of the books. The babies can easily turn the pages, the books withstand being thrown (hey, it happens) and stepped on, and the pages can be gnawed on without too much harm.

This is one of our favorites.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A great first book. October 13, 1999
By A Customer
Format:Board book
We've been reading this book to our 17 month old daughter since she was given it at 6 weeks and yet it's still a favourite! She now joins in on the Uh-Oh's, and lots of the sound pages too. She's been 'reading' the Hoo Woo snowstorm page by herself since about 6 months and loves bouncing along to the rhythm of the story and waving goodbye to the bear on the last page. It wouldn't surprise me if this is the first book she 'reads' independently in a few years time. Highly recommended as a present for new babies. It's never too early to start encouraging a love of books!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars We're Not Scared! January 22, 2000
By P. D.
Format:Board book|Amazon Verified Purchase
...to read this book over and over and over. It's a mini-study of what appeals to toddlers (and adults!) with its strong beat, a cyclical form, noises to make ("Swishy-Swashy!")and an energetic plot. No matter how sleep-deprived you are, or how tired you may be from chasing your little one/s, the book is so inviting you will find yourself giving a highly dramatic reading ("Tiptoe, tiptoe, tiptoe....WHAT'S THAT?"). My 18-month-old daughter is wild about this book. She knows every silly noise and shrieks with delight each time we turn to the page with the bear. The text is wonderful, the illustrations are even better, and the appeal will last for years. Enjoy it.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars 'We're Going On A Bear Hunt' by Michael Rosen. March 20, 2004
Format:Board book
If you're going to buy one book this year for a young child, you'd better make sure it's this one. `We're Going On A Bear Hunt' by Michael Rosen, is a children's adventure story that's guaranteed to leave you wondering at the end. What's the bear really like? Is it a good idea to go on a bear hunt? Maybe it's safer to stay at home in bed. If you did, maybe you wouldn't have such an exciting adventure!
This story is about an optimistic family and their dog who are determined to search for a bear, despite the obstacles in their way. What happens when they finally meet the bear? You'll have to read it to find out!
I recommend this brilliant story to parents and teachers of young children because, as well as being a fantastic read, it's a great book for teaching them about adjectives and prepositions: "A swirling whirling snowstorm. We can't go over it. We can't go under it. Oh no! We've got to go through it!" I also really like the illustrations by Helen Oxenbury because they help to tell the story and bring the characters to life. This is also one of my daughter's favourite bed-time stories. She's not scared...........

How about you?

Do you dare to find the bear?

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5.0 out of 5 stars We love this book!
Someone gave my son this book when he was younger but even I used this book for inspiration when I was having hard times. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Trev D
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic book released in Anniversary Edition!
One of my favourite childhood books and an instant hit with my nieces and nephews.
A great book to read, sing and act to! The fun never ends.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Let's Go
The song is fun to sing in a call and response style. The happy sketches explain what is happening in the story in a way that encourages young language learners to act out the... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bear Hunt
This is a favorite of all four of my grandkids. After a few readings they'll memorize parts and gladly shout them out. It's a fun story with great illustrations. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Absolutely love this book. Gave it to grandson who's 3 now. Also I use to teach pre-school and they loved it as well. Very fun to act out story!!
Published 2 months ago by Pennygale Gusman
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
This is a great book to read to your children or grandchildren. The thing that makes this book work, however, is the "reader". Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sherbear
5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite!!!!
Discovered this story when it was used as part If a PREK4 lessob. This book is being read over and over. Great story for kids.
Published 2 months ago by CSW
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Baby and Toddler
We just read this last night with my 9 month old and 2 year old. My baby loved the rhythm and knee-bouncing that went with the fun sounds as you travel through the grass, mud,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. Hiram
5.0 out of 5 stars Great classic to share with my son
I'm sooooo happy with this book. I love that it's a board book. We love books but are very hard on books. Its a very durable and fun to read book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by gmansmom
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
I read this to my two girls, both toddlers, and they sing it along with me at the top of their lungs. Often when we are done reading, they want to play bear hunt with their daddy.
Published 3 months ago by Shelayna Snow
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