Rosen, Michael, 1946-

Ready for spaghetti : funny poems for funny kids / Michael Rosen ; illustrated by Polly Dunbar. - First US edition. - vii, 51 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm

Up -- Mirror -- Where's my brush -- Tummy rumbles -- Long leggy eggy -- Here they come -- Hip hap happy -- Silly old sun -- Come back soon -- Hello you -- Hello cloud -- Raining flowers -- Bumble and butterfly -- Snail -- Paddling pool -- Sandbox -- Digger -- On the swings -- Ready for spaghetti -- Make a cake -- Give me an ABC -- Grover fell over -- Teddy -- Jumping -- Throw a ball -- The itch -- The sneeze -- Water over my toes -- Bubble -- Jimmy jams -- The stars -- Good night.

Fizzing with rhythm, energy, and laughter, this perfect gift-book introduction to poetry celebrates the day-to-day routines of early childhood. From the rise-and-shine exuberance of "Up, up, uppity-up!" to the sweet lull of "Hush and a hush/soft and low," colorful pages abound with observations of ordinary moments, from brushing your teeth to digging in a sandbox, that mirror a childlike day-in-the-life. Poetic bounty at its best and brightest, this playful and affectionate read-aloud treasure will have toddlers clamoring for more, for the sheer fun of it.

ISBN: 9781536224979 1536224979

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Children's poetry, English.
Humorous poetry.

LC Class. No.: PR6068.O68 / R43 2022

Dewey Class. No.: 811/.608 823.8 / ROSE