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From Agard to Zephaniah, the very best of children's poetry from the very best of children's poets appears in this wonderful and exciting anthology edited by Michael Rosen, the Children's Laureate. Coinciding with his laureateship and a very welcome public promotion of the need for children's poetry in our education system, this future classic for Puffin will delight readers young and old, and make the perfect gift. Michael Rosen is one of the best-known figures in the children's book world. He has written numerous award-winning poetry books, non-fiction and picture books such as We're Going on a Bear Hunt . Michael performs, teaches, lectures, presents Word of Mouth on Radio 4 and reviews for the Guardian . In 2007, Michael was appointed the fifth Children's Laureate.