Ready for Spaghetti: Funny Poems for Funny Kids

Ready for Spaghetti: Funny Poems for Funny Kids
Author: Michael Rosen
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2022-10-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536224979

Former British Children's Laureate Michael Rosen and award-winning artist Polly Dunbar join forces for thirty-two irresistible rhymes that revel in toddlers’ everyday lives. Will you getti the spaghetti? Don’t say, “Not yetti spaghetti!” I’m all setti for spaghetti. Fizzing with rhythm, energy, and laughter, this perfect gift-book introduction to poetry celebrates the day-to-day routines of early childhood. From the rise-and-shine exuberance of "Up, up, uppity-up!" to the sweet lull of “Hush and a hush/soft and low,” colorful pages abound with observations of ordinary moments, from brushing your teeth to digging in a sandbox, that mirror a childlike day-in-the-life. Poetic bounty at its best and brightest, this playful and affectionate read-aloud treasure will have toddlers clamoring for more, for the sheer fun of it.

Spaghetti! Spaghetti!

Spaghetti! Spaghetti!
Author: Jack Prelutsky
Publisher:
Total Pages: 7
Release: 1991-01
Genre: Children's poetry, New Zealand
ISBN: 9781869550233

Follow Me, Flo!

Follow Me, Flo!
Author: Jarvis
Publisher: Candlewick
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2020-03-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536212709

Can Flo follow Daddy Duck on their outing, or will she get distracted? A lively read-aloud and visual treat from author-illustrator Jarvis. When Flo and her daddy go to visit a relative’s new nest, Daddy Duck says Flo must follow him or she’ll get lost. Together, they sing a song with all the directions for the journey — up, down, in, and out. But Flo starts to make up her own words, and soon she gets so carried away that she wanders off. Oh, no — now a fox is following Flo! Where is Daddy Duck? What are the words to his song again? Jarvis’s cheerful illustrations and charming text will have young readers following and singing along with Flo.

Full, Full, Full of Love

Full, Full, Full of Love
Author: Trish Cooke
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2022-02-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536221813

Warm illustrations spice up this rhythmical ode to the joys of family and food — full, full, full of pleasures. For the youngest member of an exuberant extended family, Sunday dinner at Grannie’s can be full indeed — full of hugs and kisses, full of tasty dishes, full to the brim with happy faces, and full, full, full of love. With a special focus on the bond between little Jay Jay and his grannie, Trish Cooke introduces us to a gregarious family we are sure to want more, more, more of.

A Good Place

A Good Place
Author: Lucy Cousins
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2022-04-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536224251

Four insects set out to find the perfect home.

I Love My Bike

I Love My Bike
Author: Simon Mole
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Limited
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2024-05-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0711256225

I Love My Bike tells the story of a girl's first experience with her bike, and is filled with beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming message of perseverance. There's a flame on the frame and I love how it feels from my head to my heels when my feet push the pedals and the pedals turn the wheels. I love my bike. I Love My Bike is a picture book about a daughter learning to ride a bike with the help of her father. It's also about that exhilarating feeling you get when you succeed at something for the first time as a child. And, most importantly, it's about learning that when you fall off, the best thing to do is get back on again! The story is told through wonderful watercolours from critically acclaimed artist Sam Usher, with words from children's poet Simon Mole. Celebrating both family relationships and being outdoors, this is the perfect read for families everywhere.

Poems for the Very Young

Poems for the Very Young
Author: Michael Rosen
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Total Pages: 84
Release: 1996
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780753400227

Illustrated by Bob Graham.

Michael Rosen's Sticky McStickstick: The Friend Who Helped Me Walk Again

Michael Rosen's Sticky McStickstick: The Friend Who Helped Me Walk Again
Author: Michael Rosen
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2022-11-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1536225320

"A powerful and personal story from one of Britain's best-loved authors about his recovery from coronavirus. After being admitted to hospital in 2020 with coronavirus, Michael Rosen had to learn to walk again. With the support of doctors and nurses and a walking stick he names "Sticky McStickstick", he manages to embark on the slow steps to recovery. This moving picture book from the former Children's Laureate, with illustrations from Tony Ross, tells a story of perseverance and hope, and is a testament to the importance of overcoming fear and learning to accept help."

Honey for You, Honey for Me

Honey for You, Honey for Me
Author: Michael Rosen
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1536212733

The award-winning team behind A Great Big Cuddle—two former UK Children’s Laureates—reunite to present a collection of nursery rhymes both familiar and rediscovered. Honey for breakfast, Honey for tea. Honey for YOU, Honey for ME. Welcome to the vibrant world of nursery rhymes—from beloved playground sayings to forgotten gems. Collected by preeminent children’s author Michael Rosen, these lilting poems, more than thirty in all, are brought to life in playful illustrations by award-winning artist Chris Riddell. Perfect for reading aloud and sure to become an instant favorite, this selection of nursery poems, created by two former UK Children’s Laureates, is a delightful keepsake for families to share and treasure.

Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots

Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots
Author: Michael Rosen
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2018-10-04
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 140888559X

A riotous celebration of words – silly words, funny words, words you only use in your own family, new words, old words, and the very best words in the right order. Melon Melon squashy, melon sloshy. My friend Helen's eating melon. So far, so good with Helen and her melon. But here's what I'm tellin' Helen: 'Don't SIT on your melon, Helen!' Filled with colour illustrations and packed with silly rhymes, witty wordplay and thought-provoking story poems, this collection will delight children of all ages. Michael Rosen is the bestselling author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, along with many other picture books and collections of poetry.