In 72 prose poems Michael Rosen tells the story of a life, growing up with Jewish Communist parents in north London, strange trips to eastern Europe during the Cold War, and trainee days at the BBC. At the book's core is the tragic death of his 18-year-old son.

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.

An illustrated collection of humorous poems about friends, family, and a variety of daily experiences.

Don't be left out! Meet the boy with the golden nose, visit places like Caughtshort and Flatworm. Drop into the Space News Agency for the latest intergalactic update! All this and more can be found in this collection of children's verses.

A collection of poems about the unique experiences and emotions of childhood.