FORMER Children's Laureate Michael Rosen will be entertaining youngsters when he drops in at a primary school next week.

The author, who was succeeded as Laureate by Anthony Browne earlier this year, is one of the best-known children's writers and has had more than 140 books published.

He will be spending all day with children at Redbridge Primary School, in College Gardens, during the visit next Tuesday.

While there he will read from his books and answer questions from the children during two special assemblies, as well as signing copies of his new books.

For more information on Michael Rosen visit: michaelrosen.co.uk