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. It’s not long before James starts writing his own raps about everything – from music and cakes to his giant pet rabbit, Graham! A former maths teacher, he is now known for his award-winning series The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan, his weekly topical show The Ranganation, his sitcom The Reluctant Landlord and the BAFTA nominated Asian Provocateur, which features Romesh's mum.

Romesh Ranganathan has written a book for children, his first in a two-book deal with publishers Puffin. 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?

Expect laugh-out-loud moments a-plenty as well as a powerful and heartfelt message about being true to yourself. 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! 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. I'm excited for it to create a generation of baking rappers or baking Karate experts or dancing bakers. Full of laugh-out-loud illustrations from bestselling illustrator James Lancett, this is the children's read of the summer!

distraction, but no matter how many AMAZING brownies he makes, James still feels like there’s a missing ingredient in his life . This infectious and hysterical read is ideal for readers aged eight plus, and explores the hilarious and whole-hearted take on the colliding worlds of rap battles and baking! 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! 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! But no matter how many amazing brownies James makes, he still feels like there's a missing ingredient in his life.

Puffin say: " 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! The book follows the story of James, who since the departure of his father, can’t seem to stop worrying about everything. Lil' Muffin Drops The Mic, which is due to be published in July, focuses on baking and hip-hop music. With laugh-out-loud illustrations from bestselling illustrator James Lancett and full of Romesh’s trademark humour, this charming book is a hilarious holiday read for younger children this summer.

distraction, but no matter how many AMAZING brownies he makes, James still feels like there's a missing ingredient in his life.

But no matter how many amazing cheese scones James makes, he still feels like there’s a missing ingredient in his life. Now he's a grown-up, he gets to fulfil his childhood dream and works as an illustrator and storyboarder. From comedy superstar Romesh Ranganathan comes a hilarious and heartfelt tale that proves rap battles and baking muffins really can mix. 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. It's not long before James starts writing his own raps about everything - from music and cakes to his giant pet rabbit, Graham!

If you are in Australia or New Zealand (DVD Region 4), note that almost all DVDs distributed in the UK by the BBC and 2entertain are encoded for both Region 2 and Region 4. distraction, but no matter how many AMAZING brownies he makes, James still feels like there's a missing ingredient in his life . If you are in the North America, look out for US/Canadian flag icons on popular product listings for direct links. 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! The plot of Lil' Muffin Drops The Mic is described as follows: "Ever since James's dad left, he can't seem to stop worrying about everything.