Lil' Muffin Drops the Mic: The brand-new children’s book from comedian Romesh Ranganathan!

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Buch. Condition: Neu. James Lancett (illustrator). Neuware -From comedy superstar Romesh Ranganathan comes a hilarious and heartfelt tale that proves rap battles and baking muffins really can mix. The perfect story for readers age 8+ and fans of David Baddiel and Adam B Wins the Internet!Ever since his dad left, James can't seem to stop worrying about everything. His favourite hobby, baking, is a fun (and delicious!) distraction, but no matter how many AMAZING brownies he makes, James still feels like there's a missing ingredient in his life . . .Until he discovers rapping, and he's COMPLETELY hooked. It's not long before James starts writing his own raps about everything - from music and cakes to his giant pet rabbit, Graham!So when he hears that grime artist star Brukka is on the hunt for young talent, James starts to wonder: could this be his chance to share his MUFFINS, his MUSIC, and maybe even his feelings with the whole school If he could only find the confidence . . .Full of laugh-out-loud illustrations from bestselling illustrator James Lancett, this is the children's read of the summer! 243 pp. Englisch. The book follows the story of James, who since the departure of his father, can’t seem to stop worrying about everything. His favourite hobby, baking, is a fun (and delicious!) distraction, but no matter how many AMAZING brownies he makes, James still feels like there’s a missing ingredient in his life . . . His dad has upped and left the family alone and the school bully, Alfie Adams has it in for him. He is called ‘Scabby Bake’ by his peers who refuse to eat his cakes on the say-so of Alfie and now he’s discovered rapping but the words just won’t come out when he rap battles.

He starts getting ridiculed at school, discovers rapping, and has this battle with wanting to be a rapper and trying to leave behind his past, kind of the social stigma of how people think about him. And it's kind of a battle with him for his own authenticity.” From comedy SUPERSTAR Romesh Ranganathan comes a hilarious and heartfelt tale that proves rap battles and baking muffins really can mix. Romesh Ranganathan is best known as a comedian, actor, writer, and bestselling author. Being a former maths teacher he is well versed in the hilarity, mischief, trials and tribulations of school aged children, having three of his own also, and has brought to life a diverse and engaging cast of characters in a comical story that will delight readers of all ages, especially fans of David Baddiel, Humza Arshad and Jeff Kinney.Until he discovers rapping, and he’s COMPLETELY hooked. It’s not long before James starts writing his own raps about everything – from music and cakes to his giant pet rabbit, Graham!

I know that I do loads of stuff, but what I can tell you is, whatever you think of the end product, I try my hardest.

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Lil’ Muffin Drops the Mic is inspired by Romesh’s well-known love of hip-hop, rap music and his less well-known love of baking! His debut children’s book introduces a whole host of relatable characters, heartfelt moments and hilariously embarrassing escapades that show everyone (just like Romesh) can - with a little help from their friends – find something they’re good at. Carmen McCullough, Editorial Director, added, “I have admired Romesh’s incredible comedy writing for so many years and it feels only natural that he should turn his hand to writing for children, bringing his fantastically funny and relatable writing to a younger audience. I have been blown away by Romesh’s passion for this story and I know that children everywhere will love being part of James’s journey to becoming a rap superstar! Expect laugh-out-loud moments a-plenty as well as a powerful and heartfelt message about being true to yourself.” Ever since his dad left, James can't seem to stop worrying about everything. His favourite hobby, baking, is a fun (and delicious!) distraction, but no matter how many AMAZING brownies he makes, James still feels like there's a missing ingredient in his life . . .

Then he discovers that grime artist Brukka is on the hunt for new talent and James wonders if this is his chance to share his muffins, his music, and maybe even his feelings with the whole school. If he can just find the confidence... Romesh is currently in the middle of his biggest stand-up tour to date, ‘The Cynic’s Mixtape’, which sold out theatres in record time across the UK, including a phenomenal 12-nights at Hammersmith Apollo. From comedy superstar Romesh Ranganathan comes a hilarious and heartfelt tale that proves rap battles and baking muffins really can mix. The perfect story for readers age 8+ and fans of David Baddiel and Adam B Wins the Internet! Full of laugh-out-loud illustrations from bestselling illustrator James Lancett, this is the children’s read of the summer! So when he hears that grime artist star Brukka is on the hunt for young talent, James starts to wonder: could this be his chance to share his MUFFINS, his MUSIC, and maybe even his feelings with the whole school? If he could only find the confidence . . .

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The comedian’s book, which was published last week, follows James, who is worried about everything, and not even his favourite hobby of baking can help. Then he discovers rapping…

This infectious and hysterical read is ideal for readers aged 8+ and explores the hilarious and whole-hearted take on the colliding worlds of rap battles and baking! Full of laugh-out-loud illustrations from bestselling illustrator James Lancett, this is the children's read of the summer! Read more Details Buch. Condition: Neu. James Lancett (illustrator). Neuware -From comedy superstar Romesh Ranganathan comes a hilarious and heartfelt tale that proves rap battles and baking muffins really can mix. The perfect story for readers age 8+ and fans of David Baddiel and Adam B Wins the Internet!Ever since his dad left, James can't seem to stop worrying about everything. His favourite hobby, baking, is a fun (and delicious!) distraction, but no matter how many AMAZING brownies he makes, James still feels like there's a missing ingredient in his life . . .Until he discovers rapping, and he's COMPLETELY hooked. It's not long before James starts writing his own raps about everything - from music and cakes to his giant pet rabbit, Graham!So when he hears that grime artist star Brukka is on the hunt for young talent, James starts to wonder: could this be his chance to share his MUFFINS, his MUSIC, and maybe even his feelings with the whole school If he could only find the confidence . . .Full of laugh-out-loud illustrations from bestselling illustrator James Lancett, this is the children's read of the summer!. I can see children enjoying the story given the setting and how big rap and grime music is at the moment. The writing could have been a little more fleshed out but then this is a children’s book and the basic writing style will probably appeal to its intended audience and help them to connect with the book. It's not long before James starts writing his own raps about everything - from music and cakes to his giant pet rabbit, Graham! So when he hears that grime artist star Brukka is on the hunt for young talent, James starts to wonder: could this be his chance to share his MUFFINS, his MUSIC, and maybe even his feelings with the whole school? If he could only find the confidence . . .Puffin has announced the acquisition of Lil’ Muffin Drops the Mic, a new, laugh-out-loud middle-grade adventure from comedian Romesh Ranganathan with illustrations from James Lancett. Editorial Director, Carmen McCullough bought world rights in a two-book deal from Flo Howard at Off the Kerb. The first book will publish in July 2023. When James hears someone rapping in the playground one breaktime, he's completely hooked and starts writing his own raps featuring all of his favourite things – music, his giant pet rabbit Graham and of course – cake! Revealing how he came to write a children’s book, the stand-up told Chris: “It kind of happened by accident, I was on holiday. A lot of the time, whenever I'm on holiday is when I have an idea for a new show, or a bit stand-up or something like that. We are experiencing delays with deliveries to many countries, but in most cases local services have now resumed. For more details, please consult the latest information provided by Royal Mail's International Incident Bulletin. When James hears someone rapping in the playground one breaktime, he's completely hooked and starts writing his own raps featuring all of his favourite things - maths, his giant pet rabbit Graham and of course - cake!