Oh Dear, Look What I Got!

A boy heads to the shops for a few perfectly ordinary things, a hat, a coat, a cake, a chair, but every time he asks, he's handed an animal instead. Oh dear! Soon a growing parade of creatures is following him on his errands, until a final request for a cup brings a wriggly surprise.

Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury, the beloved team behind We're Going on a Bear Hunt, reunite for this rhyming read-aloud comedy of mix-ups. Rosen's bouncy rhymes and page turns pair with Oxenbury's expressive animal illustrations in a picture book made for repeat readings. Kirkus Reviews (starred review) calls it "a guaranteed hit for the storytime set."

Product Details
• Author: Michael Rosen
• Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
• Format: Hardcover picture book
• Pages: 40
• Trim size: 10-5/8 x 9-1/16 inches
• Publisher: Candlewick
• Published: September 2, 2025
• ISBN: 9781536235685

Age Recommendation
• Ages 3–7 years (Preschool to Grade 2)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who created Oh Dear, Look What I Got!?
A: Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury, the team behind We're Going on a Bear Hunt.
Q: What age is it for?
A: The publisher recommends it for ages 3 to 7, Preschool to Grade 2.
Q: Is it a rhyming book?
A: Yes, it is a rhyming read-aloud about a boy who keeps getting animals instead of the things he asks for.
Q: How many pages is it?
A: It is a 40-page hardcover picture book measuring 10-5/8 x 9-1/16 inches.

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