"PARENTAL ADVISORY: EXTREMELY SILLY POEMS!!!
From two master storytellers, comes a hilarious, high-energy rhyming adventure! Get ready for a rapping and rhyming quest like no other. From school to the zoo, the beach and the museum, riotously funny and wildly ridiculous poems that will take the reader on a one-of-a-kind adventure, with MC Grammar and Michael ‘the mic’ Rosen as their guide.
- Rhymes about chocolate cake
- Raps about a hissing snake
- Rhymes about the school canteen
- Raps about curry flavoured ice cream
- Rhymes about books that are magic or scary
- Raps about bears who are grumpy and hairy"
"Bloomsbury presents The Big Journey, written and read by Michael Rosen
**The most uplifting picture book of the year, from master storyteller Michael Rosen**
Big Bear and Little Bear are going on a Big Journey to find a new home.
So begins a grand adventure, as two bears set out on an epic journey over the mountains, drawing on all their courage and resilience to see them safely to the other side.
In this heartwarming sequel to their acclaimed picture book The Big Dreaming, bestselling author Michael Rosen tells a story of hope, love and resilience: a modern classic for our times. P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC C 2023 Daniel Egnéus"
"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."
"A fabulously funny take on a classic story from two giants of children’s books!
Little Red Riding Hood – who is not-so-little anymore! – is riding her pony through the woods to visit Granny for a picnic and a surprise. Now that she is bigger, she feels much braver than the last time she went. Until … what was that? Was it the Big Bad Wolf?
A funny story full of surprises!
From Michael Rosen, the highly regarded author of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, comes this wonderful new take on the famous nursery tale, brilliantly brought to life by David Melling, the creator of Hugless Douglas."
"A brand new collection of poetry by former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt.
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.
This is a book to treasure and share – a perfect introduction to poetry for readers of all ages."
"A funny and fantastical adventure from former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen.
Gaston le Dog longs to return to the beautiful beach he remembers from years ago. So he sets off on an adventure – but mystery and danger lurk at every turn, and Gaston will need all the help he can get from the friends he meets along the way. But can they all be trusted? And will Gaston’s odyssey bring him everything he hoped for? This playful new tale from national treasure Michael Rosen sprinkles myth, magic and fairy tale to create a brilliant story, illustrated by award-winning artist Viviane Schwarz, perfect for fans of the Grimwood series."
"Bloomsbury presents The Big Dreaming written and read by Michael Rosen.
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."
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