Would you go on a Bear Hunt?

I read the book, “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,” and watched the story being performed by Michael Rosen on YouTube.

The illustrations were created by Helen Oxenbury.      
                                               

This is a story about a young father and his children who go on a bear hunt.

It’s a wonderful story with lots of adventures along the way, with great illustrations.

I wondered what they were going to do when they found a bear, talk to it, or keep it as a pet.

I definitely wouldn’t want to meet a bear face to face I could be its dinner!

With that said, the book is definitely worth reading, or if you prefer watch the story being performed by Michael Rosen on YouTube and sing a long to it. 

My final thought: I wouldn't recommend you take your children on a bear hunt, unless it’s to find a costumed character like Yogi Bear! 

What do you think?  

Who invited the Tiger for Tea?

I read the children's story book called "The Tiger Who Came To Tea."

The book was written and illustrated by Judith Kerr.

This story is about a young girl called Sophie, her mummy and a tiger that comes for tea.

When a hungry tiger knocks on the door and wants to join Sophie and her mummy for tea, they get more than they bargained for!

As an adult I found this to be a lovely story but I would never let a child open the door just in case a tiger showed up!

If an adult opened the door to a tiger then I'd say. "Start running, you're probably going to be it's tea."

In fact I'd say don't open the door when you're having your tea!

It's a lovely story well worth reading, the children will love it.

My final thought: what's going to happen when daddy comes home.

What do you think?

Who is Sid the Seed?

I watched a children’s audio book on YouTube called “Sid The Seed,” written & illustrated by Daniel R. Pagan.                                                         

It’s a lovely rhyming story for children about a little seed called Sid, who likes sharing his home with a spider called Pip and a caterpillar called Kim.

When Sid’s friends leave to find something new he stays alone in his hole too scared to venture outside.

I found the story a little sad, especially when Sid’s friends leave and he was left alone.

Although Sid gets his happy ending when he is reunited with his friends Pip and Kim, it still left me with a feeling of loss.

As an adult I realise a lot of children must feel alone and isolated, especially when they are unable to make friends or when their best friend leave to attend a different school.

Friendship plays a big part but it also sends a message to us all, that sometimes you need to venture out, or get left behind!

How can we make it an easy transition for our children when friends leave?

It’s a lovely story the children would definitely enjoy watching it.

 

My final thoughts: as adults we are always looking for something new, sometimes we don’t realise that what we already have, is special!

What do you think?