I Went Walking

In I Went Walking, a curious young boy sets off on a walk and is quickly joined by a colourful parade of animals. Each page reveals a new companion-first a black cat, then a brown horse, and so on-building rhythm and excitement as the story progresses. The predictable pattern and rhyming text by Sue Machin, paired with Julie Vivas' playful watercolour illustrations, make this board book a joyful experience for early readers. Children will delight in identifying animals and colours, predicting what comes next, and reciting the familiar refrain. With its interactive nature and gentle pace, this story is ideal for toddlers and preschoolers developing early language and comprehension skills.

Educational Benefits:

• Reinforces colour and animal recognition
• Develops prediction and sequencing skills
• Enhances phonemic awareness through rhyming
• Supports language acquisition and memory

Classroom Ideas:

• Go on a class œanimal walk around the school or yard
• Use the book to introduce colours in another language
• Create a class version of the story with different animals
• Use finger puppets to retell the story together

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 2-5 years
• Format: Boardbook
• Dimensions: approx. 18 x 18 cm
• Safe for toddlers with rounded corners and thick pages