Beloved poet and author Michael Rosen joins the host to discuss how writing can help after trauma, how performing poetry for children shaped his work, and the power of plain language to express great emotion.

Celebrated poet, author, professor and broadcaster, Michael Rosen reflects on finding joy after tragedy and adversity, discussing the role of play, absurdity, and curiosity. He shares his personal experience of grief and coping mechanisms, including honoring and remembering loved ones through commemorative activities. They explore the role of curiosity in coping with death and emphasize the importance of hope and embracing joy in life.

Renowned author, poet, and performer Michael Rosen discusses his career, including his popular book 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. He reflects on his upbringing in a book-filled household influenced by his parents' political beliefs and his early inspiration from the painting 'Netherlandish Proverbs'. Michael also opens up about the impact of his son's death and his discovery of his Jewish family's fate during the war.