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About Michael Rosen

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 and award-winning children's books such as Quick, Let's get Out of Here, We're Going on a Bear Hunt and Chocolate Cake. Alongside this he performs, teaches, lectures, presents Word of Mouth on BBC Radio 4 and reviews books for the Guardian. He was Children's Laureate from 2007 to 2009, and founded the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2008 as part of his laureateship to honour books that make children laugh!

Recent updates about Michael Rosen

Stick out your tongue day

Michael Rosen's Book of Very Silly Poems - a silly read for a silly day! By Michael Rosen from Puffin

2 months ago

Kitten Day

Lovely Old Roly by Michael Rosen from Frances Lincoln Children's Books is a great cat read!

2 months ago

Bees' Needs Week

Who doesn't love Bees or honey! Read Bilal's Brilliant Bee by Michael Rosen from Andersen and spread the love!

2 months ago

World Chocolate Day

Amazing!!! Chocolate Cake by Michael Rosen and Kevin Waldron. Published by Puffin.

2 months ago

Happy birthday Michael Rosen

Happy Birthday Michael Rosen! Now's the time to read Chocolate Cake published by Puffin.

4 months ago

Happy birthday Michael Rosen

Happy Birthday Michael Rosen! Now's the time to read Sidesplitters Fant. Funny Stories published by Kingfisher.

4 months ago

Happy birthday Michael Rosen

Happy Birthday Michael Rosen! Now's the time to read Rigatoni the Pasta Cat published by Andersen Digital.

4 months ago

Happy birthday Michael Rosen

Happy Birthday Michael Rosen! Now's the time to read The Kingfishers Book of Childrens Poetry published by Kingfisher.

4 months ago

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