Read Aloud Book Recommendation: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

If you ever went to summer camp, you’re probably already familiar with the song “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,” and this edition by Michael Rosen brings all the nostalgia a child-at-heart could hope for. I adore Helen Oxenbury’s illustrations, and she captures this classic tale of daring and adventure with her signature freshness and nuance. (If you’re looking for other Oxenbury books, King Jack and the Dragon is another long-standing favorite in our house.)

When this book came up on our read aloud list, my kids read it fifteen times a day (and sang it ten times on their own).

As a bonus, here is a video of Rosen performing a reading with Oxenbury’s illustrations in the background: