The Weirdest Thing of All

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.There’s this thing we callthe ‘chain of life’.It’s the way we hand onthe things we do and the things we sayto the people we knowand the people we meet.We may never meet the people who come before us on the chain,again, but we meet peoplewho are next on the chain.Or…some of us write things downand pass things on down the chainto the people who readwhat we write.In this beautiful, funny, and moving collection of brand new poems, beloved writer and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen shares an unforgettable series of stories, experiences and memories of his own childhood.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.