For brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.

Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest!

About the Author
Michael Rosen is one of the most popular authors of stories and poems for children. His bestselling titles, published by Walker Books, include Little Rabbit Foo Foo, Michael Rosen's Sad Book, This Is Our House, Tiny Little Fly, Dear Mother Goose and its sequel Dear Fairy Godmother. Michael received the Eleanor Farjeon Award in 1997, and was the Children's Laureate from 2007 to 2009. He is a distinguished critic and academic, co-directing an MA in Children's Literature at Birkbeck College. Michael lives in London, N10, with his family.

Reviews
Beautifully produced, written and illustrated, this is a classic work for any age at any period. * The Independent on Sunday *
With such a partnership, how can this gorgeous great picture-book rhyme fail? * The Guardian *
Lovely to read aloud and beautiful to look at. * The Sunday Times *
"This contains adventure, companionship and good, old-fashioned fun." * The Sun *
Voted one of the 100 Greatest Picture Books of All Time * BBC *
Some have seen it as a story about over-coming the inevitable obstacles in life, but it is a fun, read-aloud book to be shared and enjoyed on any level. * Top 50 Books Every Child Should Read, Good Housekeeping *
"It's a special book and it just never gets old." * Gurgle *


Awards
Winner of Mumsnet Best Award 2011 (UK) and Nestle Smarties Book Prize 1989 (UK). Short-listed for Kate Greenaway Medal (CILIP) 1989 (UK) and Kurt Maschler Award 1989 (UK) and West Sussex Children's Favourite Picture Book Award 2008 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9780744523232
Author Michael Rosen
Format Paperback
Page Count 40
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 240g
Dimensions(mm) 200mm * 290mm * 5mm