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Michael Rosen

Michael Rosen grew up in the London suburb of Pinner. His parents were teachers, politically committed (socialists), and great storytellers and readers. I was lucky to have found them.

Michael is a writer, teacher (of sorts), journalist, performer and broadcaster. He also visits lots of schools doing my one-man show, and support Arsenal Football Club.

He is best known for classic books like We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, and was Children’s Laureate from 2007-2009.

Books by Michael Rosen

  • A Dog's Tale: Life Lessons for a Pup

    A Dog's Tale: Life Lessons for a Pup

  • Bah! Humbug!

    Bah! Humbug!

  • Bah! Humbug!

    Bah! Humbug!

  • Bilal's Brilliant Bee

    Bilal's Brilliant Bee

  • Burping Bertha

    Burping Bertha

  • Choosing Crumble

    Choosing Crumble

  • Dear Mother Goose

    Dear Mother Goose

  • Fluff the Farting Fish

    Fluff the Farting Fish

  • Goldilocks and the Three Crocodiles

    Goldilocks and the Three Crocodiles

  • Hampstead the Hamster

    Hampstead the Hamster

  • I Am Hungry

    I Am Hungry

  • Little Rabbit Foo Foo

    Little Rabbit Foo Foo

  • Little Rabbit Foo Foo

    Little Rabbit Foo Foo

  • Macbeth United

    Macbeth United

  • Please Write Soon: An Unforgettable Story of Two Cousins in World War II

    Please Write Soon: An Unforgettable Story of Two Cousins in World War II

  • Please Write Soon: An Unforgettable Story of Two Cousins in World War II

    Please Write Soon: An Unforgettable Story of Two Cousins in World War II

  • Rover

    Rover

  • The Laugh Out Loud Joke Book

    The Laugh Out Loud Joke Book

  • Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed

    Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed

  • Unexpected Twist! An Oliver Twisted Tale

    Unexpected Twist! An Oliver Twisted Tale

  • We're Going on a Bear Hunt

    We're Going on a Bear Hunt

  • We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Board Book)

    We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Board Book)

  • We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Board Book)

    We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Board Book)

  • We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Board Book)

    We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Board Book)

  • We're Going on a Bear Hunt: Book and CD

    We're Going on a Bear Hunt: Book and CD

  • We're Going on a Bear Hunt: Book and DVD

    We're Going on a Bear Hunt: Book and DVD

Awards

Michael won the Nestle Smarties prize for We’re Going On a Bear Hunt. He was awarded the Eleanor Farjeon prize for services to Children’s literature in 1997, and was Children’s Laureate from 2007-2009.