Mad in the Back

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What is Mad in the Back about?

A long car journey turns chaotic when two siblings start causing trouble in the back seat. Their mum tries everything to keep them quiet, from pointing out lamp-posts to threatening to leave them by the roadside. But the children are determined to make the journey as noisy and silly as possible. With lively illustrations, playful repetition and plenty of family humour, this funny story captures the familiar question every parent dreads: “Are we nearly there yet?”

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.