By Michael Rosen (author) , Neal Layton (illustrator)
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Michael Rosen's hilarious viral video poem is brought to life in picture book form by award-winning illustrator Neal Layton. Michael Rosen's poem about his dad and the too-hot potato is one of the best-known and best-loved of all his poems. Michael's own performance of the poem has even become a meme - "Nice!" This is the first time the poem has been illustrated in full colour, in a hilarious picture book.
Young Michael thinks his dad knows everything. But then one day, one terrible day, he found that his dad does NOT know everything: this is how it goes. They sit down to eat, and the potato's a bit hot. Michael knows to blow on it to cool it down before eating it. His brother knows it, and his mum knows it. So why does his dad pop it straight into this mouth? And what happens next?
A funny slice of family life, told in irresistible repetitive text, that will delight young and old alike.
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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Michael Rosen's hilarious viral video poem is brought to life in picture book form by award-winning illustrator Neal Layton.Michael Rosen's poem about his dad and the too-hot potato is one of the best-known and best-loved of all his poems. Michael's own performance of the poem has even become a meme - "Nice!" This is the first time the poem has been illustrated in full colour, in a hilarious picture book.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Hot Food, Nice! and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Hot Food, Nice! features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Cooking / Food, Poetry Books for Children, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Practical interests, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals
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Hot Food, Nice! was written by Michael Rosen and published by Walker Books Ltd an imprint of Walker Books
Hot Food, Nice! has 25 pages
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