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Michael Rosen

Michael Rosen

Waterstones Children's Laureate from 2007 to 2009

Michael Rosen is one of the best-known figures not only in the children's book world but also the British arts scene. His first book of children's poems was published in 1974, and he has gone on to write numerous award winning children's poetry books, picture books and non-fiction, such as Quick, Let's Get Out of Here and We're Going on a Bear Hunt. 

Alongside this he performs, teaches, lectures, presents Word of Mouth on Radio 4 and reviews books for the Guardian. In 2007, Michael was appointed the fifth Children's Laureate: a role he used to become an 'ambassador of fun'.

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Books

  • Bilal’s Brilliant Bee

    Bilal’s Brilliant Bee

    Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Tony Ross
    Publisher: Andersen Press
    Interest age: 7-9
    Reading age: 7-9

    One night, just before Bilal's latest test at school, Bumble the brilliant bee appears. He can answer any question at all! Typical of Michael Rosen, this book is funny, sly and gloriously accompanied by Tony Ross' bold illustrations.

  • Choosing Crumble

    Choosing Crumble

    Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Tony Ross
    Publisher: Andersen Press
    Interest age: 7+
    Reading age: 7+

    A charming twist on the familiar theme of a young girl wanting a dog.

  • Even More Nonsense

    Even More Nonsense

    Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Clare Mackie
    Publisher: Hachette
    Interest age: 5+
    Reading age: 6+

    Following the success of their first Book of Nonsense, Michael Rosen and Clare Mackie have joined forces once again to create this spectacular collection of humorous poems.

  • Michael Rosen's Big Book of Bad Things

    Michael Rosen's Big Book of Bad Things

    Author: Michael Rosen
    Publisher: Puffin
    Interest age: 7+
    Reading age: 7+

    Some poems are funny, some desperately sad. But in Rosen's hands, small, scruffy words you don't even notice gain extra weight and meaning...

  • Something's Drastic

    Something's Drastic

    Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Tim Archbold
    Publisher: Scholastic
    Interest age: 5+
    Reading age: 7+

    A diverse selection of fun and lively poems for children

  • The Bus is for Us!

    The Bus is for Us!

    Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Gillian Tyler
    Publisher: Walker Books
    Interest age: 2-6
    Reading age: 7

    With bold, easy to read rhyming text and beautiful pictures to fire the imagination, this book, exploring all manner of transport and adventure, is one to be treasured and shared.

  • The Wicked Tricks of Till Owlyglass

    The Wicked Tricks of Till Owlyglass

    Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Fritz Wegner
    Publisher: Walker Books
    Interest age: 7-10
    Reading age: 8+

    Atmospheric pen and ink illustrations show how Till's clever tricks made people laugh and cry, made him very rich as well as very poor and did a good job of exposing cheats and charlatans.

  • Tiny Little Fly

    Tiny Little Fly

    Author: Michael Rosen
    Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
    Interest age: 4+
    Reading age: 4+

    Tiny Little Fly zips between the elephant's nose and the tiger's claw, outwitting all of the other animals in this beautifully-designed picture book.

  • We're Going on a Bear Hunt (book and CD)

    We're Going on a Bear Hunt (book and CD)

    Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
    Publisher: Walker Books

    A great audio-visual pack which comprises a book and a CD. With fun actions and repetitive rhyming text, this awardwinning classic is particularly good for sharing with several children together, but guaranteed to be loved by any child.

  • Wolfman

    Wolfman

    Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Chris Mould
    Publisher: Red Squirrel Books
    Interest age: 4+
    Reading age: 6+

    Wolf Man has escaped from his cage and is wrecking the town. All of the people in the town are scared and are rushing to hide indoors. The dyslexia-friendly features make this book highly accessible.

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