What’s the book about?
“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-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.
Recommended for:
Ages 3+
Three reasons to read it:
- Oh Dear, Look What I Got! is full of silly surprises that build up with a fun and bouncy rhythm. The repeating lines are super catchy and easy for kids to join in on, making it a perfect giggle-filled read-aloud.
- 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.
- Oxenbury’s soft, expressive pen-and-watercolour style brings so much warmth and personality to these animal antics. Reviewers say her “expressive crew of animal characters” add “delicious momentum” that makes you want to read it again and again. If you love beautiful art, you’ll love Oh Dear, Look What I Got!
Buy a copy of Oh Dear, Look What I Got! here.
About the author:
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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