Books like Dread Cat
Award winning
Choosing Crumble
Michael Rosen, 2014
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure encourages problem-solving skills.
Relatable bond between child and pet characters.
Promotes empathy and understanding through storytelling.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading time.

Choosing Crumble
Michael Rosen, 2014
Award winning
Michael Rosen's Sad Book
Michael Rosen, Quentin Blake, 2004
31 pages
Why to read
Addresses complex emotions through engaging, relatable narratives.
Helps children understand and articulate feelings of sadness.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence development.
Provides comfort and reassurance during difficult times.

Michael Rosen's Sad Book
Michael Rosen, Quentin Blake, 2004
Award winning
Red Ted and the Lost Things
Michael Rosen, 2009
40 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of loss and retrieval.
Supports emotional development and resilience.
Encourages creative problem-solving skills.
Stimulates conversation on value of belongings.

Red Ted and the Lost Things
Michael Rosen, 2009
Award winning
Ready for Spaghetti
Michael Rosen, Polly Dunbar, 2022
64 pages
Why to read
Captivating, lively narrative stimulates young minds.
Characters embody everyday experiences, fostering emotional growth.
Enhances language skills through playful rhymes and rhythms.
Supports early developmental milestones with engaging content.

Ready for Spaghetti
Michael Rosen, Polly Dunbar, 2022
Hard Boiled Legs
Michael Rosen, Daniel Rosen, 1986
18 pages
Why to read
Engaging and whimsical adventure story.
Characters display resilience and teamwork.
Encourages creative thinking and curiosity.
Ideal for improving reading skills.

Hard Boiled Legs
Michael Rosen, Daniel Rosen, 1986
Award winning
Chocolate Cake
Michael Rosen, Kevin Waldron, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Delightful tale celebrating childhood love for chocolate cake.
Encourages imagination through vibrant storytelling.
Addresses impulse control and consequences in a fun way.
Perfect for engaging young readers and family bonding.

Chocolate Cake
Michael Rosen, Kevin Waldron, 2017
Award winning
Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly and Gravy
Michael Rosen, Quentin Blake, 2006
100 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, engaging poetry enhances language development.
Stimulates imagination with whimsical, playful narratives.
Encourages interaction through rhythmic, read-aloud appeal.
Supports emotional intelligence via relatable themes.

Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly and Gravy
Michael Rosen, Quentin Blake, 2006
Award winning
Even My Ears Are Smiling
Michael Rosen, 2012
128 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, playful poems spark children's imagination and joy.
Themes of emotions and everyday experiences enhance relatability.
Encourages linguistic skills through rhythm and rhyme.
Ideal for family reading, fostering bonding and laughter.

