We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Walker story board books)

We're going on a bear hunt,
We're going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We're not scared.

Chunkily manageable for little hands, repetition of the "We can't go over it. / We can't go under it. / Oh no! / We've got to go through it" kind, and frequent onomatopoeia ("Swishy Swashy … Splash Splosh … Hoooo Woooo") will maintain interest for even the youngest of listeners.

The only disappointment in this wipe-clean board book is that the colour story boards are alternated with less interesting black-and-white ones, but apart from that Helen Oxenbury keeps to her usual high standard of illustration and, combined with Michael Rosen's delightful tale, it's easy to see why We're Going on a Bear Hunt is a former winner of the Smarties Prize. (Ages 3 to 5.) - -Lucie Naylor

Definatley worth the money.


Great story, great illustrations, sturdy format   July 15, 2000
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

One of the best books we've bought for our 18 month old child. We love the story and he loves the pictures.


truly enjoyable book for 2-3 year olds, it's our favorite!   June 10, 1997
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

was given the book while in London and it quickley became the favorite of our daughters. the constant repeating of the main verse invites the children to particpate in the story with the reader. Would recomend this book to anyone thats beginning to read to thier children.