By Michael Rosen (author) , David Tazzyman (illustrator)
"An exciting, varied collection of poems from the ever popular ex-Laureate. Always engaging, often thought provoking and perfectly matched by the zany illustrations."
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Michael Rosen is the bestselling author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt , along with many other picture books and collections of poetry. Packed with silly rhymes, witty wordplay and thought-provoking story poems, this new collection of poems will delight children of all ages.
A riotous celebration of words - silly words, funny words, words you only use in your own family, new words, old words, and the very best words in the right order.
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Melon Melon squashy, melon sloshy.
My friend Helen's eating melon.
So far, so good with Helen and her melon.
But here's what I'm tellin' Helen:
`Don't SIT on your melon, Helen!'
Filled with colour illustrations and packed with silly rhymes, witty wordplay and thought-provoking story poems, this collection will delight children of all ages.
Full of poems that I love ... illustrated with wild enthusiasm and style The Times
This entertaining compilation will entertain for hours, if not days ... Exuberant, amusing illustrations complement this compendium of poems about everyday happenings and extraordinary events ... Ideal for reading aloud at home or at school BookTrust
Praise for Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed;
Rosen doesn't just do funny ... he is funny ... Rosen is the real deal Sunday Times
Ramshackle and silly in the best possible way Financial Times
Michael Rosen is a hugely bestselling author of picture books and poetry. Michael frequently appears on radio and gives talks and lectures on children’s literature. Michael was the Children’s Laureate for 2007–2009 and the winner of the Eleanor Farjeon Award. He lives in London.
Michael Rosen on Michael Rosen: I grew up in the London suburb of Pinner, a place my parents often wondered about. How had we landed there? My parents were teachers, politically committed (socialists), and great storytellers and readers. I was lucky to have found them. Most of my adult life, I've been a freelance writer, teacher (of sorts), journalist, performer and broadcaster. I visit schools doing my one-man show, and support Arsenal Football Club. I have often written about my life and family, but I also write occasional fantasy (usually based in a real place) and non-fiction.
Things you didn't know about Michael Rosen I wear size 12 shoes. I like speaking French. I'm an atheist. I love mobile phones. I love houmous. I can't live without green warty pickled gherkins. I hate racism. My father was American. I can slide my top lip one way and my bottom lip the other. I can play the harmonica.
Photo credit Laurence Cendroicz
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A riotous celebration of words - silly words, funny words, words you only use in your own family, new words, old words, and the very best words in the right order. Melon Melon squashy, melon sloshy.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-10 years old
Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Books of the Month, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Recommendations, Poetry Books for Children, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals
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Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots was written by Michael Rosen and published by Bloomsbury Childrens Books an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots has 121 pages
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