By Michael Rosen (author)
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If you only want one collection of poetry on your child’s bookshelf then it has to be this stunning 25th anniversary hardback collection by best-selling author Michael Rosen and illustrator Quentin Blake. Alone or together with your child you will be totally transported into the words and pictures and if the book wasn’t good enough it also comes with a CD of the poems read by the author. Poet Laureate Michael best-selling classic collections of poems, “You Can't Catch Me" and "You Can't Put Mustard in the Custard" were first published 25 years ago.
Now reissued in a bumper collection, which also shows off Quentin Blake’s accompanying illustrations to excellent advantage, this is a perfect introduction to some of the best and most child centred poems of today. Michael Rosen reads his own poems on the accompanying CD, which is pure magic.
"You Can't Catch Me" and "You Can't Put Mustard in the Custard" were ground-breaking, in that they were full colour illustrated new poems for children. Both books went on to be best-sellers. This work includes an introduction by Michael Rosen and an audio CD of the book, with the poems read by Michael.
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
"You Can't Catch Me" and "You Can't Put Mustard in the Custard" were ground-breaking, in that they were full colour illustrated new poems for children. Both books went on to be best-sellers.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly And Gravy and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly And Gravy features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations
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Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly And Gravy was written by Michael Rosen and published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly And Gravy has 97 pages
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