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Books by Michael Rosen | Wonderlit

Books by Michael Rosen

31 books · Ages 0–18

Known for the Reading Together at Home and His Work and His World series, Michael Rosen writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 0–18, alongside 26 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, writing & storytelling, humor.

Series

Night-Night, Knight and Other Poems

Reading Together at Home

1 book · Ages 4–8

Dickens: His Work and His World

Shakespeare: His Work and His World

His Work and His World

2 books · Ages 8–14

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

1 book · Ages 0–5

Aesop's Fables

1 book · Ages 5–9

Standalone Books

Cover of Mind Your Own Business

Mind Your Own Business

For the child navigating the quirks of everyday life, from annoying siblings to the secret thoughts we keep to ourselves

Cover of You Can't Catch Me

You Can't Catch Me

For children who see the magic and mayhem in everyday life, this classic collection turns household chaos and family qui

Cover of All Eyes on the Pond

All Eyes on the Pond

For the curious child who wonders how animals see: this lyrical journey reveals the pond through the eyes of a dragonfly

Cover of This is Our House

This is Our House

George claims a large cardboard box all for himself and bans everyone else, until he learns exactly how it feels to be t

Cover of Mission Ziffoid

Mission Ziffoid

A crash-landing on the planet Ziffoid leads a stranded boy into a rhyming world of energetic and playful alien encounter

Cover of Night-Night, Knight and Other Poems

Night-Night, Knight and Other Poems

For the child who loves to giggle at silly words and find the extraordinary in everyday moments, this playful poetry col

Cover of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet

Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet

A deadly feud between two rival families sets the stage for a tragic romance in this prose retelling of the classic stor

Cover of Michael Rosen's Sad Book

Michael Rosen's Sad Book

A father shares the quiet, complex, and heavy emotions he carries while living through the deep sadness of losing his so

Cover of Red Ted and the Lost Things

Red Ted and the Lost Things

Red Ted the teddy bear is lost on a train and must rely on his wits and a band of new friends to find his way back to th

Cover of I'm Number One

A bossy wind-up soldier learns a lesson when the other toys finally decide they've had enough of his orders.

Cover of Tiny Little Fly

Tiny Little Fly

Tiny Little Fly buzzes around the jungle, playfully teasing an elephant, a hippo, and a tiger who just can't seem to cat

Cover of The Bus Is for Us

The Bus Is for Us

Whether it's by bike or by car, this group of friends decides that the shared experience of the bus is the most exciting

Cover of What's So Special About Shakespeare?

What's So Special About Shakespeare?

Take a whirlwind tour of 16th-century London to see how four famous plays made a playwright the most well-known writer i

Cover of A Dog's Tale

For the child embarking on a new adventure or needing a gentle hug. A wise older dog shares heartwarming lessons about f

Cover of The Missing: The True Story of My Family in World War II

The Missing: The True Story of My Family in World War II

Armed with old papers and digital archives, Michael Rosen investigates the fate of six relatives who disappeared during

Cover of Honey for You, Honey for Me A First Book of Nursery Rhymes

Honey for You, Honey for Me A First Book of Nursery Rhymes

Perfect for energetic toddlers who love to move, this vibrant collection of nursery rhymes and finger plays invites kids

Cover of On the Move: Home Is Where You Find It

On the Move: Home Is Where You Find It

For the child curious about their family roots or moved by the headlines of today, these powerful poems connect history'

Cover of Ready for Spaghetti: Funny Poems for Funny Kids

Ready for Spaghetti: Funny Poems for Funny Kids

Silly everyday moments turn into playful rhymes in this collection that celebrates the mess and joy of being a kid.

Cover of Sticky McStickstick: The Friend Who Helped Me Walk Again

Sticky McStickstick: The Friend Who Helped Me Walk Again

After a long hospital stay, Michael relies on a trusty walking stick named Sticky McStickstick to find his courage and t

Cover of I Am Happy!

For the toddler discovering the thrill of a big smile. This bouncy story helps little ones recognize and celebrate the h

Cover of I Am Wriggly

For the child who has a case of the wiggles and needs to move: this rhythmic story celebrates high-energy play and the p

Cover of One Day: A True Story of Survival in the Holocaust

One Day: A True Story of Survival in the Holocaust

For children ready to understand the weight of history through a lens of family courage and the incredible, true reality

Cover of Oh Dear, Look What I Got!

Oh Dear, Look What I Got!

A boy goes to the shop for a carrot but gets a parrot instead, sparking a hilarious rhyming chain of mishaps and a growi

Cover of Hot Food: Nice!

Hot Food: Nice!

For the child who struggles to wait for a hot meal or the family who loves silly, rhythmic stories that make mealtime fu

Cover of Little Rabbit Foo Foo

Little Rabbit Foo Foo

Naughty Little Rabbit Foo Foo spends his day bopping forest creatures on the head until the Good Fairy decides it is tim

Cover of Missing, The: The True Story of My Family in World War II

Missing, The: The True Story of My Family in World War II

For the child who has begun asking questions about their family's past and how to piece together the stories of those wh

By Age Range

This is Our House

Night-Night, Knight and Other Poems

Red Ted and the Lost Things

Mind Your Own Business

You Can't Catch Me

All Eyes on the Pond

Mind Your Own Business

You Can't Catch Me

All Eyes on the Pond

Mind Your Own Business

Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet

Michael Rosen's Sad Book

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Writing & Storytelling Humor Family & Siblings Joy & Gratitude Love & Family Becoming a Big Kid Music

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Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Paul Laurence Dunbar

Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

If You're Happy and You Know It: Eighteen Story Songs

If You're Happy and You Know It: Eighteen Story Songs

The Adventures of Aku

The Adventures of Aku

What Could Briana Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

What Could Briana Be?

Time Twisters: Abigail Adams, Pirate of the Caribbean and Amelia Earhart and the Flying Chariot

Time Twisters: Abigail Adams, Pirate of the Caribbean and Amelia Earhart and the Flying Chariot