We're Going on a Bear Hunt

We're Going on a Bear Hunt begins the 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt: The bestselling classic family favourite picture book perfect for reading aloud to kids age 3-6' series as volume 1. This juvenile fiction classic from Michael Rosen blends action and adventure with concepts of sound and movement, making it a lively read-aloud for young children. A family heads outdoors, determined to find a bear.

Through swishy grass, a splashing river, and thick oozy mud, they march on, repeating their catchy chant. The repetitive words invite children to join in with motions and noises, building anticipation with each landscape. When the group finally reaches a dark cave, a surprising encounter with a real bear sends them scrambling back home, turning the adventure into a joyful, suspense-filled romp that introduces early learning concepts through rhythmic storytelling.