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We're going on a picnic!

By Pat Hutchins

Hen, Goose and Duck’s picnic basket keeps shrinking—who’s secretly helping themselves?

funny · playful · mischievous · repetitive

Genres

Humour Animals Food/Drink

What is We're going on a picnic! about?

Hen, Goose and Duck are planning a delicious picnic. Hen gathers berries, Goose picks apples and Duck collects pears before they set off to find the perfect place to eat. But as they travel, their basket becomes lighter and lighter. Where is all the food going? The three friends do not notice the hungry creatures secretly helping themselves whenever they stop. Young readers will enjoy spotting the sneaky picnickers and laughing as the friends try to solve the tasty mystery.

About the author

Pat Hutchins was a much-loved British author and illustrator, famous for her delightful picture books. She wrote and drew many stories for children, including the classic 'Rosie’s Walk'. Pat’s books are full of colourful pictures and gentle humour, making them favourites in schools and homes across the country.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2013

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