By Michael Rosen (author) , Ashley King (illustrator) Part of the Little Gems series
"Rousing, readable stories of young rebels"
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Interest Age 5-8 | March 2020 Book of the Month
Clever children who use their wits to get the better of much more powerful adversaries star in this duo of stories by the one and only Michael Rosen. Masha escapes a big and thoroughly bad bear in a particularly delicious way, while little Peggy outsmarts her admittedly rather stupid king to win big. Rosen’s lively, direct style make these stories wonderfully accessible for those growing in reading confidence, and Ashley King’s full colour illustrations add to the appeal of this little gem of a book.
It pays to be able to think on your feet, especially if you're about to be eaten alive or cheated out of a valuable prize! And in these hilarious comical adventures by storytelling legend Michael Rosen, two clever kids are more than a match for a hungry grizzly bear and a bored and arrogant king! Read along as two super-smart kids triumph in these perfectly packaged fairy tales with a twist ...
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From bestselling author Michael Rosen comes Clever Cakes – a duo of hilariously comical adventures boasting smart, fiesty characters and a fun flip on traditional fairy tales. Ashley King's charming illustrations complement Rosen's legendary storytelling and signature wit perfectly. Their debut Little Gem Clever Cakes is a delicious, bite-size, treat of a book!
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.
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It pays to be able to think on your feet, especially if you're about to be eaten alive or cheated out of a valuable prize! And in these hilarious comical adventures by storytelling legend Michael Rosen, two clever kids are more than a match for a hungry grizzly bear and a bored and arrogant king!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Clever Cakes and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Clever Cakes features in the following genres: Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Funny, Featured Books for 5+ readers
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Clever Cakes was written by Michael Rosen and published by Barrington Stoke Ltd
Clever Cakes has 69 pages
Yes it is part of Little Gems series
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