Includes a CD with Mike Rosen himself reading all the poems, ensuring added interest and fantastic value Published to tie in with National Poetry Day Michael Rosen was Children's Laureate 2007-2009, a post that raised his already high profile even higher Full-colour illustrations throughout by the ever popular and award-winning artist Babette Cole form a perfect partnership and ensure the perfect gift

Praise for Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly and Gravy: 'Beautifully illustrated ... older readers will love the incisive, witty poems' Sunday Express 'Perfectly matched by Quentin Blake's glorious colour illustrations, Michael Rosen's poems lift the lid on family life to take an irreverent and affectionate look ... Warmly capturing the good - and sometimes not so good - moments of growing up' Guardian

Michael Rosen is a hugely bestselling author of picture books and poetry. Michael frequently appears on radio and gives talks and lectures on children's literature. Michael was the Children's Laureate for 2007-2009 and the winner of the Eleanor Farjeon Award. He lives in London. Babette Cole is the award-winning author/illustrator behind such children's classics as Princess Smartypants and Doctor Dog. Her zany, lively artwork is instantly recognisable and she is a household name in the world of picture books. Babette lives in Dorset.