Michael Rosen

Are you brave enough to go on a bear hunt? You will need to pack your courage for this unforgettable journey. A family sets out on a grand adventure across the countryside, chanting a catchy rhythm as they go. You will follow them as they swish through tall green grass, splash across a deep cold river, and squelch through thick sticky mud. Every obstacle brings a new sound and a new challenge, but they cannot go over it, and they cannot go under it. They have to go through it! This classic tale combines repeating rhymes with beautiful paintings that make you feel like you are right there in the fields. It is a thrilling chase that builds up to a surprising encounter inside a dark, gloomy cave, leading to a hilarious rush all the way back home.

Long before he becomes a famous inventor and a founding father, young Benjamin Franklin is just a restless boy looking for his true calling. He desperately wants to be a sailor and explore the ocean, but his strict father refuses to allow it. Instead, his father makes him try out a long list of sensible trades. Ben tries working as a candle maker, a wood joiner, a boot closer, and a turner. Unfortunately, every single one of these practical jobs bores him completely. Curious and highly inventive, Ben would much rather spend his time reading heavy books, swimming, and flying his kites. You will follow alongside this fiercely independent thinker as he searches for a path that actually excites his brilliant mind. Discover the charming true story of how a curious boy eventually found his own brilliant way in the world.