Pause for Poetry: Ready for Spaghetti

In ‘Ready for Spaghetti, Michael Rosen has created a series of joyful poems which capture moments of a child’s day from getting up in the morning to going to bed in the evening. Each is full of word play, perfect for encouraging children to join in and experiment with language.

Full of fun and energy, the playful nature of the poems will soon make them firm favourites, easy for children to learn and share as they go about their daily activities. Humour permeates the collection as Michael Rosen pauses to observe the smallest details- playing in a paddling pool, building a sandcastle, having a rumbly tummy- which Polly Dunbar captures perfectly in her irresistible illustrations.

Perfect for sharing, ‘Ready for Spaghetti’ is a wonderfully creative and imaginative collection!

Ready for Spaghetti

Michael Rosen, illustrated by Polly Dunbar

Walker Books ISBN: 978-1406377644

Originally reviewed for Reading Zone.