A classic new picture book by the creators of the bestselling Weโre Going on a Bear Hunt.
"I went to the shop to get me a carrot. Oh dear, they gave me โฆ. a parrot! Oh dear, look what I got! Do I want that? No I do NOT!"
From beloved author and illustrator pairing Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury comes a brilliant new picture book that will delight a new generation of children. Each visit to the shop brings an animal surprise in this playful read-aloud, with a final twist and a joyful ending. Young readers will love joining in the rhyming text and guessing what comes next in this hilarious picture book, sure to become a timeless classic.
Michael Rosen is one of the most popular authors for children; his bestselling titles published by Walker Books include We're Going on a Bear Hunt, A Great Big Cuddle and Michael Rosenโs Sad Book. A popular radio broadcaster, distinguished critic and academic, and multi-award-winning poet, Michael was appointed the Children's Laureate from 2007 to 2009, and is now Professor of Children's Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Helen Oxenbury is among the most popular and critically-acclaimed illustrators of all time. She has won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal twice. Her many award-winning books for children include Weโre Going On a Bear Hunt, written by Michael Rosen, Farmer Duck, written by Martin Waddell and Thereโs Going to Be a Baby, written by John Burningham; as well as her classic board books for babies.
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