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Out Of This World: Poems to make you laugh, smile and think
By (Author) Michael Rosen
Illustrated by Ed Vere
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins
28th January 2026
28th August 2025
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Stories in verse
Childrens / Teenage general interest: History and the past
821.92
Paperback
208
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 13mm
200g
A brand new collection of poetry by former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, with illustrations by acclaimed artist Ed Vere.
What would it be like to live in the future Or underwater What would you do if you could go back in time Or be a cat Or a blood cell What would happen if a monster ate every letter of the alphabet
In this extraordinary collection of brand new poems, beloved writer and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen will make you laugh, make you smile, make you think, and take you out of this world.
Beautifully illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist Ed Vere, this is a book to treasure and share a perfect introduction to poetry for readers of all ages.
"These poems for children are little gems Readers will find plenty to make them laugh and smile." The Telegraph
"Out of This World has suitably comic and thoughtful monochrome details, scenes and silhouettes by the illustrator Ed Vere. Long, free-verse poems conjure Rosens performances as he plays with words, memories and wild imaginings." The Times
Praise for Michael Rosen:
Michael Rosen is a poet with a superb ear for the rhythms of language Guardian
One of our most popular writers the champion for every bored, overdrilled, tested-to-tears pupil in the land The Times
Michael Rosen is well-known as a poet and broadcaster. Initially he became known in the childrens book world for making poetry fun and accessible to thousands of children through collections like Quick, Lets Get Out of Here and Dont put Mustard in the Custard. Michael has devoted his life to entertaining children with his writing and performances and to informing teachers, librarians, parents, publishers and government agencies of the importance of supporting childrens books.