The author and poet Michael Rosen introduces and reads some of ... of well-known poems often taught at Key Stage 2. These poems are read by the actors Maxine Peake and Julian Rhind-Tutt.

When author Michael Rosen lost his son, he found inspiration to write again in a poem by Raymond Carver. For more on reading and mental health, head to BBC Culture’s Textual Healing series.

You got it! Once you learn a poem, you’ll often be able to remember I for the rest of your life. Watch Michael Rosen perform his poem Chocolate Cake. He does lots of things to make sure that his ...