Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots
Michael Rosen, David Tazzyman
Written by former Children’s Laureate and beloved writer Michael Rosen, and illustrated by the unbeatably talented David Tazzyman, this laugh-out-loud collection of poetry is full to brim with giggles, tickles and belly-laughs to make you wiggle!
Often slapstick and sometimes sentimental, this gorgeously goofy collection of poetry is a gift for all ages. Perfect for reading aloud, it is an introduction to the joy of poetry and the fun of witty wordplay. With tongue twisters like “it took Tootie two toothpicks to pick two teeth too,” and cheeky observations that children are sure to adore (“When people want me to be quiet / they shout ‘Be quiet!’ very loudly”), this treasury is destined to become an instant family favourite and a future classic for children in years to come.
Also available: Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly and Gravy.
Reviews
Very funny book full of poems ! The author is has a very funny imagination !
Baroness Blossom Quest 30.07.2025
Star Reviewer
I like this book because it is funny and the drawings are marvellous.
Anonymous 10.12.2023
It was super silly
Duchess Fifi Teacup 22.08.2023
Jam packed with lots of fun poems. My favourite is Happy Song.
Esquire Chesney Moonbeam 12.08.2023
This book is about poems , words ,silly songs .i like the words , i dislike the smelly boots . I recommened to friends to read this book.
Earl Leach Bluebird 30.07.2023
It was good, but Emily Windsnap and the pirate prince was better.I liked the collection of poems because it’s funny.
Anonymous 26.07.2022
I loved this book. I liked that it had poetry and it had beautiful illustrations!
Princess Majorca Sunshine 05.09.2021
Good Book
General Neptune Hammersmith 28.07.2021
I loved this read! It was a very funny collection of poems and I was giggling all the way! I recommend it to children of all ages!
Empress Panther Bonsai 23.07.2021
A very funny poem book, good for having a good laugh out loud.
Anonymous 29.08.2020
My favourite poem was called 'I don't like' because it's funny. I read this book because I loved Michael Rosen's Chocolate Cake poem. I liked reading along to the CD too!
Lady Angel Rollercoaster 27.07.2020
Funny funny funny
Principal Venus Bluebird 21.07.2020
I loved its rhymes. I mostly loved its doggy rhymes. Down by the dustbin I met a dog called Peter. It's really cold today, can you turn on the heater.
Commander Race-car Pipistrel 07.07.2020
This book is funny and i love the poems. The author has great ideas. All the poems are funny because when you read them out laugh the rhymes are great. The pictures are beautiful. My favourite one is Welly boots, smelly boots, fill them up with jelly boots. Welly boots, smelly boots, see them on the telly boots. Welly boots, smelly boots, now there in my belly boots.
Duchess Phoenix Starlight 15.06.2020
