Michael Rosen's Sad Book

An award-winning picture book to help children and families deal with loss and grief

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

AvMichael Rosen

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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 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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2011-01-03
Mått218 x 292 x 8 mm
Vikt240 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor40
FörlagWalker Books Ltd
IllustratörBlake, Quentin
ISBN9781406317848
UtmärkelserWinner of Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book, Picture Book 2005 (United States)

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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.