Michael Rosen's Sad Book

An award-winning picture book to help children and families deal with loss and grief
A heartbreakingly honest account of a father's grief for his son from the illustrious pairing of two former Children's Laureates.

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.

Contributor: Quentin Blake (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Quentin Blake

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