Michael Rosen books for children include You’re thinking of doughnuts and We’re going on a Bear Hunt. Read his biography and buy his books.
Profile
Name: Michael Rosen
Date of birth: 7th May 1946
Place of birth: Harrow, Middlesex
Nationality: British
Occupation: Writer, poet
Family: Wife, 2 children
Biography:
Michael Rosen mainly writes books for children. When he was twelve or thirteen he realised that he liked writing and trying out different kinds of writing. He would write about people he knew.
Michael Rosen worked for the BBC in the 1970s presenting programmes for schools. His first book was ‘Mind your own business‘. This was a book of poetry for children and he went on to write more books on poetry such as ‘Wouldn’t you like to know‘ and ‘You tell me‘.
As one of the first poets to visit schools, Michael Rosen inspired children about poetry.
‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt‘ won the overall ‘Nestl├® Smarties Book Prize‘ in 1989 and more recently the ‘Guinness World Record‘ for the largest reading lesson in 2014.
Michael Rosen continues to support children’s education and literature in schools.
Links
Michael Rosen Official WebsiteA great website. Find out all about Michael Rosen, his books, read his poems, watch videos and links to get you writing too!
Michael Rosen videos reading his stories
Michael Rosen Books
| We’re going on a bear hunt | |
| Little Rabbit Foo Foo | |
| Quick let’s get out of here | |
| Bananas in my ears | |
| Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly and Gravy | |
| Dear Fairy Godmother | |
| Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots |
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