Michael Rosen 'poorly but stable' after spending night in intensive care

Children’s author Michael Rosen is "stable and alert" after spending a night in intensive care.

His wife Emma-Louise Williams gave an update on his health via the former children’s laureate’s Twitter account. It is not known whether Rosen’s condition is related to coronavirus.

She posted: "From Michael's family: Michael is very poorly at the moment. Having spent a night in ICU, he is now doing ‘ok, stable, alert’ and was able to go to a ward yesterday.

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“Thank you very much for all your kind concern. Emma x."

The 73-year-old had been giving his own updates on the symptoms he was experiencing over the past few weeks.

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His most recent post came on 27 March as he shared: "Day 12. The year’s seasons roll by in a night: sweats, freezes, sweats, freezes. Wondered whose mouth I had: I didn’t remember it as made of sandpaper. Water is as good as ever."

The current children's laureate Cressida Cowell was among those tweeting her support to Rosen.

She tweeted: "SO MUCH LOVE to Michael and to all of you, he is such a wonderful man who does so much good, I am fiercely willing for his swift recovery, and am delighted to hear he has moved from ICU on to a ward."

It comes as his popular children's book We're Going on a Bear Hunt inspired people across the world to put teddy bears in their windows in order for children spot on walks.

Pictures of rainbows have also been gracing the windows of homes worldwide as children put the colourful creations on display to cheer others up.