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Poems for the Very Young

By Michael Rosen

Adjectives

playful engaging diverse

Genres

Poetry/Verse

Synopsis

Dive into a delightful collection of over 100 poems, handpicked by Michael Rosen to enchant young listeners. With playful verses from around the world, including classics like 'Diddle, Diddle, Dumpling' and works by poets such as Shel Silverstein and Langston Hughes, this anthology is beautifully illustrated by Bob Graham. It's a perfect introduction to the joy of poetry for children aged 3 to 5.

About the author

Michael Rosen is a much-loved British author and poet. He is famous for writing funny and imaginative books for children, including the classic story 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. Michael enjoys performing his poems and stories, and he loves to make children laugh and think with his playful use of words.

Pages

80 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

1993

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