Books by the author MICHAEL ROSEN
Burping Bertha
Michael Rosen
On an ordinary morning, in an ordinary flat, an up-till-now perfectly ordinary Bertha does an extraordinary burp. A burp so extraordinary, it knocks things over. A burp so humongously big that very soon it's causing havoc in the school canteen, the playground, not to mention her grandad's apple trees... Such a burptastic secret cannot stay quiet for long. And soon enough it lands Bertha her very own celebrity stardom...but is it all just a lot of hot air?
Characters: Bertha
Chocolate Cake
Michael Rosen
When I was a boy, I had a favourite treat. It was when my mum made . . . CHOCOLATE CAKE! Ohhh! I LOVED chocolate cake. Fantastically funny and full of silly noises, this is Michael Rosen's love letter to every child's favourite treat, chocolate cake. Brought to life as a picture book for the first time with brilliant and characterful illustrations by Kevin Waldron.
Characters: Michael
Choosing Crumble
Michael Rosen
When Terri-Lee goes to the pet-shop she thinks she’ll be choosing a dog – she doesn’t expect the dog to be choosing her! But Crumble is no ordinary pet and he’s got a few questions to ask: How many walks will you take me on? Do you like to dance? Will you tickle me? I like that a lot. Will Terri-Lee’s dance moves and answers be enough to convince Crumble that she could be his owner?
Characters: Terri
Happy Harry's Cafe
Michael Rosen
What's not to love? A classic tale told with sly humor, for little ones with an appetite for laughs. Harry makes great soup. So Harry's friends are always running to his café just for that famous soup. One day, Ryan the Lion, Jo the Crow, and Matt the Cat all bustle into Harry's shop. "Take it easy!" says Harry. But maybe Harry is taking it too easy? You see, Matt the Cat is not too happy with his soup today. Oy vey! He doesn't want to kvetch, but won't Harry please try it to find out what could possibly be wrong? Michael Rosen's hilarious send-up of a beloved Jewish joke delightfully and deliciously leads you to the punch line, while Richard Holland's whimsical animal characters burst with exuberance.
I'm Number One
Michael Rosen
"I'm A One. I'm big A One. Let me tell you, A One rules." But without other people to wind his key, A One, big A One, is a useless, no-good No One! Luckily, Maddy and Sally and Sid find the perfect way to show the bully how much he really needs them.
This Is Our House
Michael Rosen
A gentle tale for pre-schoolers, introducing the concept of sharing in the playground from multi award winning author and poet Michael Rosen.From former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen comes a simple and poignant tale of the power of sharing, with superb artwork by award winning illustrator Bob Graham. George says the cardboard house is his and no one else can play in it. It isn't for girls, small people, twins, people with glasses, or people who like tunnels. But Lindy, Marly, Freddie, Charlene, Marlene, Luther, Sophie and Rasheda have other ideas! One by one each child is refused access until tables are turned and George finds how it feels to be on the receiving end. A topical and perceptive book that shows that it is much more fun to share.
Characters: CharleneFreddieGeorgeLindyLutherMarleneMarlyRashedaSophie
Totally Wonderful Miss Plumberry
Michael Rosen
A heartwarming story about a wonderful teacher, from an award-winning author. It is a totally wonderful morning and Molly brings Grandma's special crystal into school for Show and Tell. But when everyone is more interested in Russell's water-squirting stegosaurus, suddenly Molly's day becomes totally horrible. Luckily Miss Plumberry knows just what to do to make Molly's day totally wonderful again!
Characters: AaronJamieLindyMadeleineMollyNicoleRussellTaniaZak
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