Books like Ribticklers! Funny Stories
Not-So-Little Red Riding Hood
David Melling, Michael Rosen, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Explores empowerment through clever, resourceful protagonist.
Enhances critical thinking with unexpected plot twists.
Supports literacy development with engaging narrative.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading.

Not-So-Little Red Riding Hood
David Melling, Michael Rosen, 2024
Award winning
Michael Rosen's Sad Book
Michael Rosen, Quentin Blake, 2004
31 pages
Why to read
Addresses complex emotions through engaging, relatable narratives.
Helps children understand and articulate feelings of sadness.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence development.
Provides comfort and reassurance during difficult times.

Michael Rosen's Sad Book
Michael Rosen, Quentin Blake, 2004
Award winning
I'm Number One
Michael Rosen, 2009
25 pages
Why to read
Boosts confidence with a self-affirming narrative.
Encourages number recognition and counting skills.
Supports early mathematical thinking development.
Engaging, playful illustrations captivate young readers.

I'm Number One
Michael Rosen, 2009
Michael Rosen's A-Z: The best children's poetry from Agard to Zephaniah
Michael Rosen, 2009
304 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse and vibrant poetic voices.
Enhances language skills and rhythmic awareness.
Encourages emotional expression through poetry.
Broadens cultural and social understanding.

Michael Rosen's A-Z: The best children's poetry from Agard to Zephaniah
Michael Rosen, 2009
A Great Big Cuddle: Poems for the Very Young
Michael Rosen, Chris Riddell, 2015
80 pages
Why to read
Engages toddlers with rhythmic, playful language.
Enhances listening and early language skills.
Supports emotional and social development.
Encourages fun, shared reading experiences.

A Great Big Cuddle: Poems for the Very Young
Michael Rosen, Chris Riddell, 2015
Award winning
Even My Ears Are Smiling
Michael Rosen, Babette Cole, 2012
128 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, playful poems spark children's imagination and joy.
Themes of emotions and everyday experiences enhance relatability.
Encourages linguistic skills through rhythm and rhyme.
Ideal for family reading, fostering bonding and laughter.

Even My Ears Are Smiling
Michael Rosen, Babette Cole, 2012
Goldilocks and the Three Crocodiles
David Melling, Michael Rosen, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging twist on a classic tale.
Encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Develops empathy through diverse character perspectives.
Perfect for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Goldilocks and the Three Crocodiles
David Melling, Michael Rosen, 2022
Naughtiest Stories
Barbara Ireson, Tony Ross, 1990
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales of mischief with valuable moral lessons. - Stimulates empathy and understanding through diverse character experiences. - Encourages exploration of boundaries and consequences in safe context. - Enhances language and cognitive skills through structured storytelling.
