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Peas on Your Knees: A Life in the Poems of Michael Rosen

By Michael Rosen
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The ultimate treasury of Michael Rosen's best-loved poems, brought together for the first time in one beautifully illustrated collection. Celebrate the very best of Michael Rosen in a gorgeous gift edition illustrated by a selection of award-winning artists. This collection brings together for the first time... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The ultimate treasury of Michael Rosen's best-loved poems, brought together for the first time in one beautifully illustrated collection.

Celebrate the very best of Michael Rosen in a gorgeous gift edition illustrated by a selection of award-winning artists. This collection brings together for the first time popular poems such as Chocolate Cake, Hot Food and No Breathing in Class! From the hilarious to the heart-warming, Michael's poems about childhood, family and friendships will inspire a love of reading and rhyme.

The perfect selection to read aloud, join in with, and learn by heart. Peas on Your Knees: A Life in the Poems of Michael Rosen is a book that will be treasured by all generations, for years to come.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529525847

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 September 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Polly Dunbar
  • Illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail
  • Illustrated by Bob Graham
  • Illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max
  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake
  • Introduction by Joseph Coelho

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Michael Rosen is one of the most popular authors for children; his bestselling titles published by Walker Books include We're Going on a Bear Hunt, A Great Big Cuddle and Michael Rosen’s Sad Book. A popular radio broadcaster, distinguished critic and academic, and multi-award-winning poet, in 2026 Michael won the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award for writing - the first UK winner in 16 years. Michael was appointed the Children's Laureate from 2007 to 2009, and is now Professor of Children's Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London.

Quentin Blake is one of the world's foremost illustrators, and he has won the Kate Greenaway Medal. Polly Dunbar is a best-selling, award-winning author-illustrator. Bob Graham is a Kate Greenaway Medal-winning book creator. Yasmeen Ismail is an award-winning illustrator and animator. Ken Wilson-Max is an award-winning author and illustrator.

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