Michael Rosen's Sad Book
Illustrated by
Ages 5 to 7
Paperback
03 January 2011Imprint: Walker Books
Synopsis
A heartbreakingly honest account of a father’s grief for his son from the illustrious pairing of two former Children’s Laureates.
"a masterpiece" - Observer
"important and astonishing" - The Sunday Times
Michael Rosen's Sad Book chronicles Michael's grief at the death of his son Eddie from meningitis at the age of 19. A moving combination of sincerity and simplicity, it acknowledges that sadness is not always avoidable or reasonable and perfects the art of making complicated feelings plain.
This award-winning picture book is a uniquely powerful way of starting conversations with children about loss, grief and overwhelming emotions.
Details
03 January 2011
9781406317848Imprint: Walker Books
Reviews
With emotional elegance and nuance, he welcomes and unpicks each layer of mourning and explains why it’s ok to be sad. A painful, yet surprisingly uplifting read that’s suitable for both children and adults.
A beautifully illustrated read for adults and children about love and loss which explains why it's ok to be sad sometimes
If you read just one book to a child who has experienced the death of someone close to them it should be (this)
Explains sadness and grief in a manner that children can comprehend
