Michael Rosen books for 6-8s
Our Writer in Residence and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen's best books for children aged 6-8 - from perfect bedtime stories for snuggling up with to fun rhymes for children growing more confident in reading aloud.
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Michael Rosen's Sad Book
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Michael Rosen's Sad Book
The subject of bereavement is treated in an unusual way in Michael Rosen's Sad Book, which deals with the death of the author's ow…
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Michael Rosen's Big Book of Bad Things
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Michael Rosen's Big Book of Bad Things
Some poems are funny, some desperately sad. But in Rosen's hands, small, scruffy words you don't even notice gain extra weight and…
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Sticky McStickStick
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Sticky McStickStick
In March 2020, Michael Rosen became ill with Covid-19 and was admitted to hospital. In Sticky McStickStick he manag…
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Barking for Bagels
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Barking for Bagels
A quirky canine adventure from master storyteller Michael Rosen, complemented by Tony Ross's trademark comical illustrations, this…
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Michael Rosen’s Book of Very Silly Poems
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Michael Rosen’s Book of Very Silly Poems
In this collection of traditional rhymes from across the world, Michael Rosen reminds us of the rather silly things that we might …
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Something's Drastic
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Something's Drastic
A diverse selection of fun and lively poems for children
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Clever Cakes
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Clever Cakes
This beautiful book of two fairy tales by Michael Rosen in the Little Gems series is written in a dyslexia-friendly form…
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Fluff the Farting Fish
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Fluff the Farting Fish
As ever, former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen tells a delightfully relatable story – this time, to kids who are desperate for …
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Even More Nonsense
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Even More Nonsense
Following the success of their first Book of Nonsense, Michael Rosen and Clare Mackie have joined forces once again to create this…
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Even My Ears Are Smiling
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Even My Ears Are Smiling
Colourful and brimming with personality, Rosen’s style and is wonderfully matched with Babette Cole’s distinctive draw…
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Don’t Forget Tiggs!
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Don’t Forget Tiggs!
Harry’s parents Mr and Mrs Hurry are always rushing around, trying to get everything done as fast as humanly possible – until, one…
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Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots
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Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots
Former Children's Laureate and award-winning author of novels, poetry and picture books, Michael Rosen pens a brilliant collection…
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Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly & Gravy
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Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly & Gravy
Funny poems are a great way to share a quick read with a child. Michael Rosen breaks down barriers with his poems for children, cr…
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Bilal’s Brilliant Bee
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Bilal’s Brilliant Bee
One night, just before Bilal's latest test at school, Bumble the brilliant bee appears. He can answer any question at all! Typical…
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Burping Bertha
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Burping Bertha
One day, nine-year-old Bertha realises that when she burps, she can move things with a kind of telekinetic force: apples, football…
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You Wait Till I’m Older Than You
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You Wait Till I’m Older Than You
Drawing on his own life, Rosen gives us a variety of thoughtful and affecting short poems about people: friends and family, a…
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Choosing Crumble
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Choosing Crumble
A charming twist on the familiar theme of a young girl wanting a dog.
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The Wicked Tricks of Till Owlyglass
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The Wicked Tricks of Till Owlyglass
Atmospheric pen and ink illustrations show how Till's clever tricks made people laugh and cry, made him very rich as well as very …
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Quick, Let’s Get Out of Here
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Quick, Let’s Get Out of Here
Two former Children’s Laureates join forces for this brilliantly entertaining poetry collection for children
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Fantastic Mr Dahl
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Fantastic Mr Dahl
This new biography of Roald Dahl, written especially for children by former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen, has been much…
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