Look out, this squirrel is hungry. So hungry it could eat boiled rice, chocolate mice, a gingerbread man, even a frying pan! Is there anything it won’t eat?
A rollicking ride of increasing absurdity and imagination, this hilarious picture book captures the occasional outlandishness of toddler moods. Based on the popular poem from A Great Big Cuddle, I Am Hungry is a terrific read-aloud from the master of rhyme, Michael Rosen, coupled with brilliantly bold illustration from Robert Starling.
An absolute gem from Michael Rosen that is the perfect addition to any EYFS/Y1 classroom. This playful text is a delight to read out loud. The rhyming text is accompanied by striking illustrations and tells the tale of a hungry squirrel and the items he eats. At first the meals are similar to meals the children will enjoy but as the text advances, the delicacies the squirrel eats become very unconventional and obscure.
This is a great story to share and young children will find the content hilarious. Children can join in, guess some of the rhyming couplets and chorus ‘I’m hungry’. Children will also enjoy thinking of their own crazy cuisines and sharing them with their friends.
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