Michael Rosen: 5 fascinating books for children

British author Michael Rosen, 77, is known for writing over 200 books for children and adults. Rosen recently won the prestigious PEN Pinter Prize 2023 for his "fearless" works that imparted "lessons in humanity". Rosen was also the Children's Laureate from 2007 to 2009 in the UK. Currently, he is a Professor of Children's Literature at Goldsmith, University of London. Here we list down some notable books by Michael Rosen which you give your child to read this year. These books also make for great gifts for little readers.

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This is one of Michael Rosen's best known book for children. Written by Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, this is a story for hunters and bear-lovers. The book is aimed for children aged one to five years, however kids who are learning to read on their own would also enjoy reading this classic.

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What happens when a tiny fly lands on the big nose of a poor elephant? This is a witty yet funny tale of how a fly stirs up an elephant. Written in Rosen's simple language, this is a fun tale that will bring joy to young readers as they read it aloud. Kevin Waldron’s beautiful illustrations make it it a fascinating read for kids in preschool and kindergarten.

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As the title suggests, this is a beautifully illustrated rhyming story by Rosen about takeing a bus ride, which is for many different kinds of riders. Little kids would enjoy listening to this story.

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This is a witty story about a dog, who owns a pet human named Rover! The dog and Rover have gone to a play at a giant sandpit, however trouble begins when the 'pet human' goes missing. Young readers would enjoy reading this book.

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This story by Michael Rosen and Bob Graham is a gentle and hopeful story about how a bully gets punished for their wrongdoings. This story is apt for early and young readers.

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