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  • Published: 18 October 2018
  • ISBN: 9780241354575
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 64
  • RRP: $22.00

Michael Rosen's Book of Very Silly Poems




Poetry for children at its very silliest!

Let your imagination run riot and laughter fill your belly as you explore traditional poems, rhymes with a twist, and subversive playground favourites in this playful treasure chest of verse.

  • Published: 18 October 2018
  • ISBN: 9780241354575
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 64
  • RRP: $22.00

About the author

Michael Rosen

Michael Rosen is one of the best-known figures in the children's book world. He is renowned for his work as a poet, performer, broadcaster and scriptwriter. He visits schools with his one-man show to enthuse children with his passion for books and poetry. In 2007 he was appointed Children's Laureate, a role which he held until 2009. While Laureate, he set up The Roald Dahl Funny Prize. He currently lives in London with his wife and children.

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Praise for Michael Rosen's Book of Very Silly Poems

One of our most popular writers - the champion for every bored, overdrilled, tested-to-tears pupil in the land

The Times

Michael Rosen is a poet with a superb ear for the rhythms of language

Guardian

One of our most popular writers - the champion for every bored, overdrilled, tested-to-tears pupil in the land

The Times

I think poetry for children needs to be saved from the cold dissection of right and wrong answers and put back into rooms and halls full of wonder, compassion, haunting, laughter, music and rhythm. We need to hear its many cultures, many voices, many sounds. This is about wide and diverse participation. Diverse verse for all!

Michael Rosen, Children's Laureate 2007-2009