Michael Rosen's Sad Book
Ages 5 to 7
Paperback
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03 January 2011
Imprint: 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
40 pages
9781406317848
Imprint: Walker Books
Reviews
“The beauty of this book is that the words and the pictures knit together so well.”Tony Ross
“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.”The Independent, The Independent
“A beautifully illustrated read for adults and children about love and loss which explains why it's ok to be sad sometimes”Psychologies Magazine, Psychologies Magazine
“If you read just one book to a child who has experienced the death of someone close to them it should be (this)”Daily Telegraph, Daily Telegraph