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

After five decades of unforgettable poems, this latest collection proves why Michael Rosen is still a favourite with youngsters everywhere. It’s a brilliant mix of poems celebrating childhood, family and friendship, with old favourites plus the brilliantly bonkers Michael Rosen Rap – guaranteed to win over a whole new generation. The rhymes are brought to life with illustrations by Quentin Blake and others. It’s funny, lively and bursting with personality. -- Natasha Harding * The Sun *
an outstanding and incisive resume of the poet’s work, fully warranting its fizzingly refulgent kaleidoscope of illustrations, conceived, almost as an homage, by some seriously renowned artists -- Steve Whitaker * Yorkshire Times *
With the iconic poet celebrating his 80th birthday in 2026, Walker is going all out with the publication of this treasury of his best-loved poems… brought together for the first time in one collection… These poems about childhood, family and friendships are designed to be read aloud and are sure to inspire a love of reading and rhyme. -- Caroline Carpenter * The Bookseller Buyer's Guide *
This really is the most terrific selection for reading aloud, learning some of the offerings by heart and for adding to bookshelves at home, in classrooms, libraries, hospitals and anywhere else you can think of. It would also make a splendid present. -- Jill R Bennett * Red Reading Hub *