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Centrally Heated Knickers

Centrally Heated Knickers

Summary

This irreverent and laugh-out-loud funny poetry book for children is written by beloved Children's Laureate 2007-2009 and illustrated by Harry Horse.

Packed full of 100 poems about science and technology, in this collection they'll be introduced to the weird and wonderful world of martians, woolly saucepans and centrally heated knickers.

Centrally Heated Knickers is perfect for introducing younger readers to poetry, with cross-curricular links and laughs.

Reviews

  • Michael Rosen is a poet with a superb ear for the rhythms of language
    Guardian

About the authors

Michael Rosen

Michael Rosen is one of the best-known figures in the children's book world. He is renowned for his work as a poet, performer, broadcaster and scriptwriter. He visits schools with his one-man show to enthuse children with his passion for books and poetry. In 2007 he was appointed Children's Laureate, a role which he held until 2009. While Laureate, he set up The Roald Dahl Funny Prize. He currently lives in London with his wife and children.
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Harry Horse (Illustrator)

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