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Michael Rosen's hilarious viral video poem is brought to life in picture book form by award-winning illustrator Neal Layton.
Michael Rosen's poem about his dad and the too-hot potato is one of the best-known and best-loved of all his poems. Michael's own performance of the poem has even become a meme - "Nice!" This is the first time the poem has been illustrated in full colour, in a hilarious picture book.
Young Michael thinks his dad knows everything. But then one day, one terrible day, he found that his dad does NOT know everything: this is how it goes. They sit down to eat, and the potato's a bit hot. Michael knows to blow on it to cool it down before eating it. His brother knows it, and his mum knows it. So why does his dad pop it straight into this mouth? And what happens next? A funny slice of family life, told in irresistible repetitive text, that will delight young and old alike.
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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Based on Michael Rosen's much-loved poem, the theme of the story is one that most families will relate to and see the funny side of. Illustrations are beautifully colourful, well sized and positioned to complement the simplicity of the language used. They add a real sense of fun, laughter and the facial expressions are just fantastic. Amanda Shipton ReadingZone
