by - written on 25/04/11 (Very useful, 26 readings)
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Years ago my friend had a daughter and we all lived together, one day she came home with a copy of 'We're going on a bear hunt' AND the DVD. I remember the DVD being on repeatedly every morning and the irritation I felt at hearing the story over and over again.... Now I have my own children I just simply had to buy a copy to see if the ... Read the complete review
by - written on 21/04/11, updated on 21/04/11 (Useful, 9 readings)
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We received this book with the dvd in a pack of 6 all the same (book with dvd of the story). My son was 2 years 7 months when he received it and he enjoyed it then and still loves it now (almost 4). The illustrations are in coloured sketch and good pictures for the little ones to look at whilst reading. Aimed at preschool ... Read the complete review
by - written on 23/08/10 (Very useful, 73 readings)
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I have to say this has to be one of my favourite children's books. I first came across this book some 11 years ago when I was training to be a nursery nurse and instantly loved it. The book is about a family who one day decide to go on a 'bear hunt' so off they trot, they have to get though several simple obstacles such as ... Read the complete review
by - written on 11/08/10 (Very useful, 51 readings)
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It's rare for me to spoil the plot of a book as much as this one so be warned if you don't want to know the plot of this abomination look away now (or click out of the review as simply looking away won't remove it from your screen unless you've got one of those new thought controlled pcs that were recently banned in Westminster due to ... Read the complete review
by - written on 24/07/10 (Very useful, 36 readings)
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'We're going on a bear hunt, We're going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day! We're not scared.; These are the opening lines to Michael Rosen (author) and Helen Oxenbury (illustrator) We're going on a bear hunt book which has all the children in my nurserys attention. The story follows a family as they go on a bear ... Read the complete review
by - written on 08/06/10 (Very useful, 19 readings)
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One of my clients bought my son We're Going on a Bear Hunt book and DVD as a Christmas present for the Christmas just gone. Appearance The book came in the stiff board sleeve with a circular window cut out, displayed through the window was the DVD. The outside of the sleeve featured some of the pictures from the ... Read the complete review
by - written on 29/05/10, updated on 29/05/10 (Very useful, 29 readings)
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We're going on a bear hunt is a very well known story that is known around the world and is written by a British author Michael Rosen (previously poet laureate) He has written many books and poems but is probably best known for this story. We're going on a bear hunt has previously been a topic at my son's school and ... Read the complete review
by - written on 16/03/10 (Useful, 21 readings)
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This book, in my opinion, is one which all parents, at some point, should read to their children. The gorgeous pictures and loving family nature of the characters is delightfully warm and gentle. I was read this as a child and as an adult and carer I read it and repeat it to the children I work with and often get asked to repeat it to ... Read the complete review
by - written on 26/02/10, updated on 28/02/10 (Useful, 16 readings)
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I use to work in a nursery and read this book nearly everyday to my boys and girls, who loved it, I now read it to my own children who love it too. My five year old son also likes to play it when we go on trips to the park and knows it word for word, he likes to pretend he is squelching through the mud and battling his way through a ... Read the complete review
by - written on 03/02/10 (Very useful, 19 readings)
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"We're going on a bear hunt ... we're going to catch a big one!" This is a great book and my 7 year old son agrees. It is a favourite with schools as well, which is where he was originally introduced to the story. You can get involved sounding out the different actions as you join the family on their adventure. ... Read the complete review
by - written on 19/01/10
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The is one of my three year old daughters favourite books as the story is great and there is so much play to be had when reading it.There is also fun actions to do too.Its a fabulous book and one that I enjoy too.I would recomend you buy this.
by - written on 04/01/10 (Useful, 15 readings)
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I really love this book although it can be a bit scary for littlies. My son (who is just 3) can almost recite the whole book now and is often to be heard saying swishy swashy swishy swashy! The brilliant Michael Rosen was always a favourite of mine as a child and this book has a lovely rhythm to it. It follows a family going on a pretend ... Read the complete review
by - written on 03/01/10 (Useful, 12 readings)
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this is a fab fab book for children to have a go reading along with the cd that comes with it, I bought this for christmas for my three year old and he is already addicted and I already know it word for word. the rhythmic tell tale style of book is so easy to read and grabs the attention of your little one especially if you do the voices ... Read the complete review
by - written on 30/12/09 (Useful, 63 readings)
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This well loved story is a favourite of children everywhere! I have worked with children for 10 years and have lost count of the times I have read this story - but it's usually 5 times a day! The repetition of the "we're going on a bear hunt" encourages children to join in, building their love of books and story telling. The ... Read the complete review
by - written on 23/12/09, updated on 23/12/09 (Very useful, 58 readings)
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We're Going on a Bear Hunt is a truly delightful children's book, written by Michael Rosen. As you may be able to guess from the title, the story follows the tale of a family going on a bear hunt. The key points for me are: The book delivers lots of repetition, which helps children and their development of the english ... Read the complete review
by - written on 20/12/09 (Useful, 23 readings)
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Where do i start? This is a fantastic book which introduces children to new vocabulary in a fun way. The story follows a family going on a bear hunt. Along the way they encounter many obstacles including long wavy grass and thick oozy mud. When they eventually get through these obstacles, by stumbling and tripping or squelching and ... Read the complete review
by - written on 20/11/09 (Very useful, 18 readings)
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This is my 3 year old son's favourite book. Its the one he begs me for most nights and he never tires of it. This is due to the excellent imaginative writing of Michael Rosen. He was one of my favourite writers when I was a child so to now hear my own son reading his books is an amazing feeling. Going on a bear Hunt is based ... Read the complete review
by - written on 14/11/09 (Very useful, 31 readings)
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This book first came to my attention when my son was in nursery a few weeks ago, and the teacher had asked the parents to come and see our children reading us a story! It was this book. None of the children actually read the book because they are all 3yrs old, but the teacher did an amazing job in really exagerrating the ... Read the complete review
by - written on 29/09/09 (Useful, 42 readings)
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We're going on a bear hunt is a great book for young readers. Whether reading to one child or a class of children the story allows you to share an exciting journey, with simple repetitive phrases that young children, even non-readers can join in with. The DVD supplements the story well, bringing the characters to life. ... Read the complete review
