About the book
Discover the poetry of the people.
What are words? They're the beginning of our stories: portals to treasured memories, to the strange sayings that seem to be unique to our own families and the beloved people that say them to us. So, what was your gran's favourite word for a time-waster? How did your dad answer the question 'What's the time?'? And just how many responses are there to the daily query 'What's for dinner?' Even better, how do these words change as they travel across our regions?
In a joyful journey through a year of weird words and fantastic phrases, one of the nation's favourite wordsmiths takes a tour of the British Isles and all its vernacular idiosyncrasies, as well as reflecting on the joys of English, in a delightful book for anyone who loves language - whether following its rules or breaking them!
Editions of Rosen’s Almanac
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781529148916
- EBook
- ISBN 9781473599390
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781529902525
Read an Excerpt
Discover the poetry of the people.
What are words? They're the beginning of our stories: portals to treasured memories, to the strange sayings that seem to be unique to our own families and the beloved people that say them to us. So, what was your gran's favourite word for a time-waster? How did your dad answer the question 'What's the time?'? And just how many responses are there to the daily query 'What's for dinner?' Even better, how do these words change as they travel across our regions?
In a joyful journey through a year of weird words and fantastic phrases, one of the nation's favourite wordsmiths takes a tour of the British Isles and all its vernacular idiosyncrasies, as well as reflecting on the joys of English, in a delightful book for anyone who loves language - whether following its rules or breaking them!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rosen’s Almanac about?
Discover the poetry of the people.
What are words? They're the beginning of our stories: portals to treasured memories, to the strange sayings that seem to be unique to our own families and the beloved people that say them to us. So, what was your gran's favourite word for a time-waster? How did your dad answer the question 'What's the time?'? And just how many responses are there to the daily query 'What's for dinner?' Even better, how do these words change as they travel across our regions?
In a joyful journey through a year of weird words and fantastic phrases, one of the nation's favourite wordsmiths takes a tour of the British Isles and all its vernacular idiosyncrasies, as well as reflecting on the joys of English, in a delightful book for anyone who loves language - whether following its rules or breaking them!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Rosen’s Almanac?
Language and Linguistics > Language: reference and general > Language: history and general works
Where can I read a sample of Rosen’s Almanac?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781529148916
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Rosen’s Almanac?
Michael Rosen
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Rosen’s Almanac is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781529148916) and ebook(ISBN 9781473599390) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781529902525)
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