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Books by Michael Rosen | Wonderlit

Books by Michael Rosen

26 books · Ages 1–18

Known for the His Work and His World and Michael Rosen's Feelings series, Michael Rosen writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 1–18, alongside 22 standalone books, exploring themes of writing & storytelling, humor, joy & gratitude.

Series

Dickens

Shakespeare

His Work and His World

2 books · Ages 8–14

I Am Happy!

I Am Wriggly

Michael Rosen's Feelings

2 books · Ages 2–5

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 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 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 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 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 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

Honey for You, Honey for Me

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

Ready for Spaghetti

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

Cover of Sticky McStickstick

Sticky McStickstick

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

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 Aesop's Fables

Talking animals deliver timeless lessons in this collection of ancient Greek stories credited to the legendary storytell

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

This Is Our House

Mind Your Own Business

You Can't Catch Me

Mission Ziffoid

Mind Your Own Business

Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet

Michael Rosen's Sad Book

Common Themes

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

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Rama, the Gypsy Cat

Rama, the Gypsy Cat

Hope Was Here

The E-Mail Murders

The E-Mail Murders

Trixie and Jinx

Trixie and Jinx

Lily's Garden

Deborah Kogan Ray