Michael Rosen
Poet, playwright, author and broadcaster
His works for children include the book of poetry Mind Your Own Business (1974), and books We’re Going on a Bear Hunt (1989) and You Wait Till I'm Older Than You (1996). Rosen was appointed fifth Children's Laureate (2007-09). He currently presents Word of Mouth on BBC Radio 4.
Going to use my mind todayFrom ‘Introduction Song’ on the Michael Rosen website www.michaelrosen.co.uk/song.html
Leave bad things behind today
Words are oursFrom ‘Words are Ours’ on the Michael Rosen website www.michaelrosen.co.uk/poems_wordsareours.html
The mystery of history
The history of mystery
Michael Rosen
by Madeleine Waller
C-type colour print, 8 June 2006
NPG x131826
© Madeleine Waller / National Portrait Gallery, London
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