Michael Rosen's Sad Book

Informationen zum Autor One of the best-known figures in the children’s book world and former Children's Laureate, Michael is renowned for his work as a poet, performer, broadcaster and scriptwriter. He is author of the internationally bestselling We're Going On a Bear Hunt , illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. A children's author and illustrator, most well-known for his illustratrations for books by Roald Dahl. Klappentext A heartbreakingly honest account from the illustrious pairing of two former Children's Laureates. It chronicles Michael Rosen'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. Quentin Blake says that the picture of Michael 'being sad but trying to look happy' is the most difficult drawing he's ever done. This is a picture book for all ages. Zusammenfassung A heartbreakingly honest account of a father's grief for his son from the illustrious pairing of two former Children's Laureates.

Report

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

Product details

• Authors: Quentin Blake, Michael Rosen, Rosen Michael
• Assisted by: Quentin Blake (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 5 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.01.2011
• EAN: 9781406317848
• ISBN: 978-1-4063-1784-8
• No. of pages: 40
• Dimensions: 220 mm x 295 mm x 5 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Mankind; Children's and young people's books > Picture books > Narrative picture books; Interest age: from c 5 years