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Michael Rosen

Michael Rosen

Waterstones Children's Laureate from 2007 to 2009

Michael Rosen is one of Britain’s best loved writers and performance poets for children and adults. His first degree in English Literature and Language was from Wadham College, Oxford and he went on to study for an MA at the University of Reading and a PhD at the former University of North London, now London Metropolitan. He is currently Professor of Children’s Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London where he co-devised and teaches critical approaches to reading on an MA in Children’s Literature, having done the same at Birkbeck, University of London. He has taught on MA courses in universities since 1994. He was the Children’s Laureate from 2007-2009 and has published over 200 books for children and adults, including the recent bestseller Many Different Kinds of Love and On The Move.

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Books

  • A Great Big Cuddle

    A Great Big Cuddle

    Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Chris Riddell
    Publisher: Walker Books
    Interest age: 2-5

    Beautifully illustrated poems for young children by two Children's Laureates

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots

    Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots

    Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: David Tazzyman
    Publisher: Bloomsbury
    Interest age: 4-11
    Reading age: 7+

    Former Children's Laureate and award-winning author of novels, poetry and picture books, Michael Rosen pens a brilliant collection of poems for children of all ages.

  • Mad in the Back

    Mad in the Back

    Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Richard Watson 
    Publisher: Picture Squirrels
    Interest age: 4-7
    Reading age: 6+

    How can Mum possibly drive when her two children are going mad in the back?

  • 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.

  • Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed

    Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed

    Author: Michael Rosen
    Publisher: Bloomsbury
    Interest age: 8-9
    Reading age: 9

    Defiantly playing with language and narrative conventions, this very silly, bonkers story is itself a joyful rebellion against systematised schemes of learning.

  • 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
    Interest age: 2-6
    Reading age: 6+

    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.

  • What is Politics? Why Should We Care? And Other Big Questions

    What is Politics? Why Should We Care? And Other Big Questions

    Author: Michael Rosen and Annemarie Young
    Publisher: Wayland Books
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 9+

    In this clear and helpful book, Michael Rosen and Annemarie Young explain what politics is, the forms it takes, why politics can cause division and disagreement, and why we should all care about it.

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