Enjoy some of the very best poems from the nation's favourite family poet, Michael Rosen, in this laugh-out-loud poetry book.Dive into a brand-new edition of a classic collection of Michael Rosen's poems, featuring all-time favourites including “Hot Food”, “No Breathing in Class” and “Babysitter”. With lively illustrations from rising star Hannah Robinson, this is the perfect way to introduce younger readers to the playful side of poetry. NICE!

From national treasure Michael Rosen and award-winning illustrator Alex Willmore comes a hilarious new picture book about a mischievous cat.Our neighbour has a cat. We call it “Neighbour’s Cat”. Sometimes, he comes to our house … and he acts like he lives here! But what does he get up to when he’s out of sight upstairs? Does he play with our toys? Take a bubble bath? Or worse?!A riotous romp of a picture book from former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen, w...

Michael Rosen’s hilarious viral video poem is brought to life in picture book form by award-winning illustrator Neal Layton.Young Michael thinks his dad knows everything. That is, until the fateful day when his family sits down to eat, and the potato is a bit hot. Michael knows to blow on the potato before eating, as does his brother and his mom. So why does his dad pop it straight into his mouth? Michael Rosen’s amusing retelling of the tale of his dad and the too...

A heartbreakingly honest account of a father’s grief for his son from the illustrious pairing of two former Children’s Laureates."a masterpiece" - Observer"important and astonishing" - The Sunday TimesMichael Rosen's Sad Book chronicles Michael's grief at the death of his son Eddie from meningitis at the age of 19. A moving combination of sincerity and simplicity, it acknowledges that sadne...

"Profound, deeply moving but also healing. It's aimed at children but, honestly, anyone grieving should read it" - Daily Mail"Deeply poignant" - ObserverAfter Michael Rosen's son Eddie died of meningitis aged just 18, Michael makes sure Eddie lives on in their memories.Visiting the places they went together and speaking to Eddie's friends and siblings, he discovers how Eddie is still with them all.Simply to...

In our lives, terrible things may happen. Michael Rosen has grieved the loss of a child, lived with debilitating chronic illness, and faced death itself when seriously unwell in hospital. In spite of this he has survived, and has even learned to find joy in life in the aftermath of tragedy.In Getting Better, he shares his story and the lessons he has learned along the way. Exploring the roles that trauma and grief have played in his own life, Michael investigates the road ...

A detailed and very personal guide to reading and writing poetry by one of the country’s leading children’s poets.Over many years as a working poet, Michael Rosen has thought a great deal about what poems are, what they can do and the pleasure that comes from writing and reading poetry. In this invaluable handbook, he shares this knowledge and experience in book form for the very first time. Starting with a detailed analysis of a number of classic poems, he offers ...

A hilarious biker bunny tale by former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt.He's wild, he's wicked, he's Little Rabbit Foo Foo! In this read-aloud romp by the incomparable Michael Rosen, author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, the bully-boy bunny likes nothing better than to ride through the forest bopping everyone on the head. Wriggly worms, tigers, no one is safe. But here comes the Good Fairy – and she is not am...

In Michael Rosen’s wonderfully humourous and poetic retelling of this classic tale, the impoverished Jack trades his cow for magical beans that sprout into a towering beanstalk.As he ascends the formidable vine, he discovers a castle inhabited by a menacing giant. In the chase that ensues, Jack manages to secure enough wealth to sustain himself, his mother and his village.

A fabulously funny take on a classic story from two giants of children’s books!Goldilocks and her little dog are off on an adventure, looking for that house again – the one with the chairs, the porridge and beds. The sound of the sea calls to them and before they know it, they have found quite a different sort of a house . . . there are bowls, and chairs and sort-of beds . . . plus some rather unexpected and hilarious inhabitants!From Michael Rosen, the highly regarded auth...

A fabulously funny story, inspired by the much-loved classic character, from two giants of children’s books!“Mirror, mirror on the wall. Where is the cuddliest teddy of all?”Snow White has lost her teddy bear. Taking the magic talking mirror from the wall, she sets off into the forest to find him, where – one after another – she makes friends with some real bears! The bears offer to help Snow White, but they are much more interested in having fun – will sh...

**'Enchanting . . . Full of hope and love' - Sunday Post****The most uplifting picture book of the year, from master storyteller Michael Rosen**Big Bear and Little Bear are going on a Big Journey to find a new home.So begins a grand adventure, as two bears set out on an epic journey over the mountains, drawing on all their courage and resilience to see them safely to the other side.In this heartwarming sequel to thei...