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Michael Rosen's Sad Book
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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.
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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.
Very occasionally, the term non-fiction has to stretch itself to accommodate a book that fits into no category at all. Michael Rosen's Sad Book is such a book. It 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.
It wasn't made like any other book either; Michael Rosen said of the text, "I wrote it at a moment of extreme feeling and it went straight down onto the page... Quentin didn't illustrate it, he 'realized' it. He turned the text into a book and as a result showed me back to myself. No writer could ask and get more than that."
And Quentin Blake says that the picture of Michael "being sad but trying to look happy" is the most difficult drawing he's ever done... "a moving experience."
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Michael Rosen's Sad Book has been praised for its emotional depth and simplicity in addressing grief and sadness. It is considered suitable for both children and adults, with illustrations that superbly complement the narrative. The book is recommended as an essential read for children dealing with loss, with its honest and uplifting portrayal of complex emotions.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 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
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 218.0mm
Height: 293.0mm
Weight: 235g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Michael Rosen is an eminent writer, broadcaster, poet, performer and received the Eleanor Farjeon Award for services to children’s literature in 1997. In 2007 he became Children’s Laureate.
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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