Oh Dear, Look What I Got!, 9781529510898
Hardcover
Shop for a carrot, get a parrot! What a surprise!
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Oh Dear, Look What I Got!

A new rhyming classic from Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury, creators of the multi-million-copy-selling WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT

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  • Hardcover

    40 pages

  • Release Date

    1 September 2025

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Summary

A new picture book classic by the creators of the bestselling We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.

“I went to the shop to get me a carrot. Oh dear, they gave me …. 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-alou…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781529510898
ISBN-10:1529510899
Author:Michael Rosen, Helen Oxenbury
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Imprint:Walker Books Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:40
Release Date:1 September 2025
Weight:470g
Dimensions:236mm x 274mm x 12mm
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Critics Review

Another timeless picture book tale with an irrepressible rhythm. * Waterstones *Rosen and Oxenbury, like peanut butter and jelly, are back together! They created the beloved We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and now bring their magic again. That means storytelling that wows, paired with heartwarming illustrations that’ll capture your imagination. * Better Reading *With Rosen’s playful rhymes and Oxenbury’s beautifully warm, expressive illustrations, this book has all the charm and rhythm of a future classic. Oh Dear, Look What I Got! is made for reading aloud – and sure to become a family favourite. * Emily Ross, Good Reading *This rollicking read-aloud invites lots of giggles and makes the perfect call-and-response story as young readers guess the next rhyming mix-up. […] A delightful, musical storytime read that feels destined to become a new classic. * lovefourreading via instagram *A wonderful one to read aloud for sure. It’s a classic for a whole new generation of readers ?? * flipwithjoy via instagram *

About The Author

Michael Rosen

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 Rosen’s 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 We’re Going On a Bear Hunt, written by Michael Rosen, Farmer Duck, written by Martin Waddell and There’s Going to Be a Baby, written by John Burningham; as well as her classic board books for babies.

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