Michael Rosen

A poignant and ultimately uplifting picture book based on a true story of an escape from a convoy to Auschwitz. “Get through one day and then on to the next. One day at a time. One day after another.” Eugène Handschuh was a Jewish member of the Resistance in occupied Paris. After he was captured by the Nazis, he was placed on a convoy to Auschwitz. Against all the odds, with the help of strangers and fellow members of the Resistance, Eugène and his father escaped the convoy and survived – when so many others did not. Former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen was inspired to tell this story after discovering his father’s uncle and aunt were on the same convoy as Eugène, but never returned. With powerful illustrations from Benjamin Phillips, whose work has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration, this sensitive true-story picture book reminds us of the best of people, in the worst of times.

Michael Rosen’s hilarious viral video poem is brought to life in picture book form by award-winning illustrator Neal Layton. Michael Rosen’s poem about his dad and the too-hot potato is one of the best-known and best-loved of all his poems. Michael’s own performance of the poem has even become a meme – "Nice!" This is the first time the poem has been illustrated in full colour, in a hilarious picture book. Young Michael thinks his dad knows everything. But then one day, one terrible day, he found that his dad does NOT know everything: this is how it goes. They sit down to eat, and the potato’s a bit hot. Michael knows to blow on it to cool it down before eating it. His brother knows it, and his mum knows it. So why does his dad pop it straight into this mouth? And what happens next? A funny slice of family life, told in irresistible repetitive text, that will delight young and old alike.

A GUARDIAN BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR**'A picture book of sublime warmth and comfort' - Guardian****'Gorgeous' - Observer****'A simply beautiful book for young children' - The i Newspaper**The Cold is coming, and it’s time for Big Bear and Little Bear to get ready for the Big Sleep – for bears sleep all winter long, and wake up in the spring. But Little Bear is worried. What if they run out of dreams during the Big Sleep? And so, Little Bear sets out bravely to find enough dreams to see them through the long winter. On his journey, he discovers dreams of happiness; dreams of homecoming; and dreams of hope. But with the Cold approaching fast, will Little Bear make it back home in time for the Big Dreaming? A resonant and uplifting tale from a master storyteller, The Big Dreaming is a classic in the making, filled with luminous illustrations by award-winning Daniel Egnéus.

The Times Children's Book of the Week 9th April 2023 Shortlisted for the Historical Association's Young Quills 2023 Award Inspired by a true family story, Michael Rosen presents an astonishing account of perseverance, love and hope in wartime. Beginning in 1939, young Solly in London exchanges letters with his teenaged cousin, Bernie, in Poland. While Solly is evacuated and tries his best to adjust to life in the English countryside, Bernie's parents know that as Jews they're not safe staying in Warsaw, so they send Bernie to the Russian-occupied side of the country in the hope that he'll be safer there. Soon, though, he is arrested and sent off to a forced labour camp in Russia. As the cousins exchange sporadic letters, they try to keep their spirits up, trading jokes and observations about the world changing all around them. Then Bernie seizes the opportunity to join the "Anders Army" and fight the Axis powers, and tells Solly all about his experiences in Iraq and eventually Italy, where he fights alongside the British at the famous Battle of Monte Cassino. Does Bernie survive and find a safe place to call home? With breathtaking illustrations by beloved illustrator Michael Foreman, this is an unforgettable story of courage and love, perfect for the whole family to share. Michael Rosen is one of the best-known figures in the children's book world, known for his work as poet and author of classic books such as WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT. This book is a perfect companion to POPPY FIELD by Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman. Together, the books are a wonderful introduction to the history of the great wars of the 20th century and the importance of Remembrance. REVIEWS OF PLEASE WRITE SOON "An important book authored by two legends of British children’s literature, Please Write Soon should be required reading for everyone" BOOKTRUST "highly recommended. It doesn’t take long to read, but has a lot to say and has a big impact." Kids Bookreview "highly recommended. It doesn’t take long to read, but has a lot to say and has a big impact." Books for Keeps

Britain's national treasure Michael Rosen delivers a silly, mind-fizzing collection of heartwarming true tales perfect for bedtime. For kids aged 6 to 106! These totally true (and very silly) stories are the perfect bedtime reading, either to share together or for newly confident readers to read alone. Giggle at the story of dogs who learnt to drive (yes, really), elephants who sway to classical guitar music, a fish who is best friends with a diver and the boy who found a huge giant shark tooth. Marvel at these silly, good news stories - there's something to delight and inspire everyone before bedtime. From the bestselling author of Chocolate Cake and We're Going On A Bear Hunt, this beautifully illustrated bedtime collection of five-minute true stories is perfect for kids aged 6 and older.

A classic new picture book by the creators of the bestselling We’re Going on a Bear Hunt." I went to the shop to get me a carrot. Oh dear, they gave me …. a parrot! Oh dear, look what I got! Do I want that? No I do NOT!" From beloved author and illustrator pairing Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury comes a brilliant new picture book that will delight a new generation of children. Each visit to the shop brings an animal surprise in this playful read-aloud, with a final twist and a joyful ending. Young readers will love joining in the rhyming text and guessing what comes next in this hilarious picture book, sure to become a timeless classic.

Discover a world where finding joy is as simple as ABC. In an uncertain world, we need hope and happiness more than ever. So what are the words that can help us find it? Let Michael Rosen take you on a quest for joy in his Dictionary of Delights, where each letter of the alphabet offers us a moment of daily enchantment, celebrating the magic of the small things that bring hope and happiness into our lives. Perfect for dipping into whenever you need a boost, open this joyful compendium to discover a new vocabulary of delight that will lift your spirits and brighten your day

The incomparable creative team behind We're Going on a Bear Hunt reunite for a read-aloud comedy of misunderstandings that has all the hallmarks of a classic. I went to the shop to get me a carrot. Oh dear They gave me . . .. . . a parrot. Oh dear Look what I got. Do I want that? No, I do NOT As a hapless boy goes from shop to shop, requesting a series of perfectly reasonable items--a hat, a coat, a cake, a chair--he finds himself thwarted at every turn, amassing instead a growing menagerie of animals who happily follow him on his errands. It's not until he finally asks for a cup that he's proffered a wriggly creature that solves his dilemma . . . or does it? Adding delicious momentum to Michael Rosen's rhymes (and mastery of the page turn) are an expressive crew of animal characters rendered as only Helen Oxenbury can, making for a timeless story guaranteed to beg many repeat readings. Oh dear

A brand new collection of poetry by former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, with illustrations by acclaimed artist Ed Vere. What would it be like to live in the future? Or underwater? What would you do if you could go back in time? Or be a cat? Or a blood cell? What would happen if a monster ate every letter of the alphabet? In this extraordinary collection of brand new poems, beloved writer and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen will make you laugh, make you smile, make you think, and take you out of this world. Beautifully illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist Ed Vere, this is a book to treasure and share – a perfect introduction to poetry for readers of all ages.

In Michael Rosen's humorous retelling of the classic tale Jack and the Beanstalk, poor Jack swaps his cow for magical beans that sprout into a towering beanstalk. He climbs up, finds a giant's castle, and steals a goose that lays golden eggs. When the giant chases him, Jack chops down the beanstalk, securing riches for himself and his mother.

Join in the bear hunt with this fabulous interactive sound book! We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? For thirty-five years, readers have been swishy swashing and splash sploshing through this award-winning favourite. Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest! Now you can join in the fun with this gorgeous gift edition of the much-loved family favourite with eight exciting sound effects.

For bear lovers and brave hunters everywhere The wildly popular chant-aloud is now an interactive board book with easy-to-use pull, slide, and play tabs on every page. We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Join in the fun of the bear hunt with the help of super-sturdy tabs to pull, sliders to push, and wheels to turn. Little ones will love playing along with the classic story in a hands-on board book revealing surprises on every page. Just swishy swashy through the long wavy grass, squelch squerch through the oozy mud, stumble trip through the forest, and tiptoe through the gloomy cave--there's a bear waiting somewhere to be found

A fabulously funny story, inspired by the much-loved classic character, from two giants of children’s books! “Mirror, mirror on the wall. Where is the cuddliest teddy of all?” Snow White has lost her teddy bear. Taking the magic talking mirror from the wall, she sets off into the forest to find him, where – one after another – she makes friends with some real bears! The bears offer to help Snow White, but they are much more interested in having fun – will she ever find her teddy? A delightfully funny story packed full of boisterous bears! From Michael Rosen, the highly regarded author of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, comes this wonderful story inspired by the famous fairy tale, brilliantly brought to life by David Melling, the creator of Hugless Douglas.

For bear-lovers and brave hunters everywhere, the classic chant-aloud story by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury is available for young readers as a new interactive board book with easy-to-use pull, slide and play tabs on every page. We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? Join in all the fun of the bear hunt in this ingenious interactive board book for young readers. With super-sturdy tabs to pull, sliders to push and wheels to turn, little fingers will love playing along with the classic story of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, revealing surprises on every page. Entertaining and engaging in equal measure, children can swish swash their way through the long wavy grass; stumble trip through the forest; whirl their way through the swirling snow storm and tiptoe through the gloomy cave to find the bear! Perfect for 2- to 4-year-olds and their grown-ups everywhere.

The ultimate beginner’s guide to the magic of Shakespeare, from the award-winning Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell. Step inside a sparkling celebration of the wonderful words of William Shakespeare. With former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen as your guide, discover how Shakespeare explores love and heartbreak, magic and superstition, jealousy, beauty and much more in a collection of quotes and speeches taken from his plays – plus a selection of Shakespearean insults and one-liners! Michael Rosen’s commentary illuminates the Bard for beginners alongside sumptuous illustrations by Chris Riddell, making this the perfect book to bring Shakespeare to life for all ages.

This book is inspired by another book: 'The Prince' by Niccol Machiavelli in which Machiavelli appears to be giving a ruler advice on how to rule. Whether you take it at face value or as an ironic satire on cynical ways to maintain power is up to you. In 2023 and 2024, I thought I would have a go at doing something similar for what's going on now. Who or what these fables are about is for you to decide.

A poignant and ultimately uplifting picture book based on a true story of an escape from a convoy to Auschwitz.“Get through one day and then on to the next. One day at a time. One day after another.” Eugène Handschuh was a Jewish member of the Resistance in occupied Paris. After he was captured by the Nazis, he was placed on a convoy to Auschwitz. Against all the odds, with the help of strangers and fellow members of the Resistance, Eugène and his father escaped the convoy and survived – when so many others did not. Former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen was inspired to tell this story after discovering his father’s uncle and aunt were on the same convoy as Eugène, but never returned. With powerful illustrations from Benjamin Phillips, whose work has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration, this sensitive true-story picture book reminds us of the best of people, in the worst of times.