A Joyful Riot Of Rhyme And Repetition
Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury turn a trip to the shop into a gloriously silly sequence of surprises. With irresistible rhyme, repetition and comic escalation, this picture book is built for reading aloud, especially with children who love joining in, anticipating the pattern and laughing at each new absurd arrival.
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A Joyful Riot Of Rhyme And Repetition
Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury turn a trip to the shop into a gloriously silly sequence of surprises. With irresistible rhyme, repetition and comic escalation, this picture book is built for reading aloud, especially with children who love joining in, anticipating the pattern and laughing at each new absurd arrival.
- Book Synopsis
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Ideal for readers who:
- Delight in picture books built around rhyme, repetition and silliness.
- Enjoy comic setups that keep changing in funny ways.
- Would love a classic-feeling read-aloud from beloved creators.
- Prefer lively storytimes that invite children to join in.
A classic new picture book by the creators of the bestselling We're Going on a Bear Hunt. "I went to the shop to get me a carrot. Oh dear, they gave me …. a parrot! Oh dear, look what I got! Do I want that? No I do NOT!" From beloved author and illustrator pairing Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury comes a brilliant new picture book that will delight a new generation of children. Each visit to the shop brings an animal surprise in this playful read-aloud, with a final twist and a joyful ending. Young readers will love joining in the rhyming text and guessing what comes next in this hilarious picture book, sure to become a timeless classic.
- About The Author
- Michael Rosen is a multi-award-winning poet, a popular radio broadcaster, distinguished critic and academic, and one of the most popular authors for children. He has written over 200 books in a career spanning over five decades, including the internationally bestselling We're Going on a Bear Hunt, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. His poems, about family life, childhood and a good deal of silliness, have reached millions through his exuberant online readings. Michael was the Children's Laureate from 2007 to 2009, and is now Professor of Children's Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London.
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- ISBN
- 9781529510898
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Walker Books Ltd, (11 September 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 40
- Weight
- 470 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 236 x 274 x 12 mm
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