Books like What's So Special About Shakespeare?
Award winning
Dread Cat
Michael Rosen, Nicola O'Bryne, 2017
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging and humorous story
Teaches important life lessons
Vibrant illustrations
Accessible language for early readers

Dread Cat
Michael Rosen, Nicola O'Bryne, 2017
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
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
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
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
Ribticklers! Funny Stories
Michael Rosen, 2007
288 pages
Why to read
Hilarious tales spark laughter and joy in young readers.
Encourages creativity through whimsical, clever storylines.
Builds empathy and understanding through diverse character encounters.
Enhances language skills with playful wordplay and humor.

Ribticklers! Funny Stories
Michael Rosen, 2007
Quick, Let's Get Out of Here
Michael Rosen, 1983
192 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and real-life scenarios.
Enhances imagination and quick-thinking skills.
Builds empathy through diverse character experiences.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading.

Quick, Let's Get Out of Here
Michael Rosen, 1983
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.

