Hot Food: Nice! by Michael Rosen — illustrated picture book
Hot Food: Nice! by Michael Rosen turns his poem about a too-hot potato into a full-colour picture book illustrated by Neal Layton. Its repetitive text follows a family dinner where a child knows to cool the potato, but Dad does not.
At a glance
- A picture-book adaptation of Michael Rosen’s poem about a potato that is too hot to eat.
- Neal Layton provides full-colour illustrations.
- Repetitive text centres on a humorous family dinner mishap.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- The repeated text and clear dinner-table setup lend themselves to shared reading and reading aloud.
- The full-colour illustrations bring Rosen’s poem into picture-book form.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Walker Books |
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| Publication date | 6 Nov. 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 32 pages |
| Reading age | 4 - 7 years |
| Weight listed | 170 g |
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| Dimensions | 21.2 x 0.6 x 25.6 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 1529530229 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-1529530223 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Families looking for a humorous picture book to read aloud with young children.
- Readers who enjoy repetitive verse and everyday family mishaps.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a longer book or a story with a focus beyond the hot-potato dinner scenario.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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The supplied aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category and some lower ratings. The sample is small and has no accompanying review comments, so it cannot show what readers liked or disliked. The book’s humorous verse and illustrated format may suit shared reading, but that is a description of the listing rather than customer-reported feedback.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hot Food: Nice! about?
It adapts Michael Rosen’s poem about a family eating a potato that is too hot. Young Michael knows to cool it, while his dad does not.
Who illustrated the book?
Neal Layton illustrated the poem in full colour.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 32 pages.
What age is it listed for?
The listed reading age is 4 - 7 years.
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