A classic new picture book 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-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.

A more familiar pairing is Michael Rosen with Helen Oxenbury- in whose illustrations there is only goodness and innocence. -- Melanie Mcdonagh * The Spectator *
Oxenbury’s joyfully expressive huddles of animal and human characters heighten the sense of mayhem in this bouncy, cumulative delight, boasting all the ingredients of a perennial read-aloud favourite. -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *
The illustrations are full of humour and expression, children will love guessing which animal is revealed next and there’s an exuberant ending too. Do we LOVE this? – Yes, We DO! -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *
Nostalgic and charming, it’s a masterclass in simplicity. How do they make it look so easy? -- Lucy Bannerman * The Times *
Perfect for reading to babies and toddlers, this story has a new, charming animal on every page. A gift that will be kept and treasured for many years to come. -- Laura Hackett * The Sunday Times *

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.