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Michael Rosen's Sad Book
An award-winning picture book to help children and families deal with loss and grief
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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 TimesMichael Rosen's Sad Book chronicles Michael's grief at the death of his son Eddie from meningitis at the...
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See moreA heartbreakingly honest account of a father's grief for his son from the illustrious pairing of two former Children's Laureates.
Description
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.
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INFORMATION
Barcode: 9781406317848
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 January 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Quentin Blake
- Illustrated by Quentin Blake
- Illustrated by Quentin Blake
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Length: 8.0mm
Width: 218.0mm
Height: 292.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 40
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About the Author
Michael Rosen is a multi-award-winning poet, a popular radio broadcaster, distinguished critic and academic, and one of the most popular authors for children. He has written over 200 books in a career spanning over five decades, including the internationally bestselling We're Going on a Bear Hunt, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. His poems, about family life, childhood and a good deal of silliness, have reached millions through his exuberant online readings. Michael was the Children’s Laureate from 2007 to 2009, and is now Professor of Children’s Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Quentin Blake was the very first Children's Laureate. One of the world's foremost illustrators, he has won numerous awards for his books and is most well-known for his work with Roald Dahl.
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