LoveReading4Kids Says
This book feels like another instant classic from the award-winning team of former Children's Laureate Rosen and the incredible Ed Vere. Featuring an otherworldly collection of a dozen dazzling poems, Out of This World is full of poems to make you laugh, make you smile and make you think. Properly think.
What if you lived in AD3528 and lived in Underwater London? Imagine a beast, a monster whose only food was letters, gobbling up the whole alphabet. What a nightmare that would be! What would it be like to be a red blood cell? Imagine a day in the life of a cat? What if you lived in a world of disaster daydreaming!
Full of crazy scenarios and bursting with imagination, this hardback collection of poems is a joy. And complemented by the most beautiful black and white illustrations throughout, this is a book that will serve generations of children and adults for years to come.
Deborah Maclaren
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Out of This World Synopsis
A brand new collection of poetry by former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, with illustrations by acclaimed artist Ed Vere.
What would it be like to live in the future? Or underwater? What would you do if you could go back in time? Or be a cat? Or a blood cell? What would happen if a monster ate every letter of the alphabet?
In this extraordinary collection of brand new poems, beloved writer and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen will make you laugh, make you smile, make you think, and take you out of this world.
Beautifully illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist Ed Vere, this is a book to treasure and share - a perfect introduction to poetry for readers of all ages.
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9780008509828 |
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28th August 2025 |
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Michael Rosen |
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Ed Vere |
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HarperCollins Children's Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
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Paperback |
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208 pages |
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About Michael Rosen
Michael Rosen is a hugely bestselling author of picture books and poetry. Michael frequently appears on radio and gives talks and lectures on children’s literature. Michael was the Children’s Laureate for 2007–2009 and the winner of the Eleanor Farjeon Award. He lives in London.
Michael Rosen on Michael Rosen:
I grew up in the London suburb of Pinner, a place my parents often wondered about. How had we landed there? My parents were teachers, politically committed (socialists), and great storytellers and readers. I was lucky to have found them.
Most of my adult life, I've been a freelance writer, teacher (of sorts), journalist, performer and broadcaster. I visit schools doing my one-man show, and support Arsenal Football Club.
I have often written about my life and family, but I also write occasional fantasy (usually based in a real place) and non-fiction.
Things you didn't know about Michael Rosen
I wear size 12 shoes.
I like speaking French.
I'm an atheist.
I love mobile phones.
I love houmous.
I can't live without green warty pickled gherkins.
I hate racism.
My father was American.
I can slide my top lip one way and my bottom lip the other.
I can play the harmonica.
Photo credit Laurence Cendroicz
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