Michael Rosen's Sad Book by Michael Rosen
A heartbreakingly honest account of a father's grief for his son from the illustrious pairing of two former Children's Laureates.A beautifully illustrated read for adults and children about love and loss which explains why it's ok to be sad sometimes * Psychologies Magazine *
If you read just one book to a child who has experienced the death of someone close to them it should be (this) * Daily Telegraph *
Explains sadness and grief in a manner that children can comprehend * Gobblefunked *
The beauty of this book is that the words and the pictures knit together so well. -- Tony Ross
Important and astonishing . . . Blake’s pictures are a triumph. They combine perfectly recognisable portraits of Rosen with expressionism, proving that Blake’s seemingly spontaneous style is born out of practice and precision. Both the words and the images articulate strong emotion with admirable economy and convey a sense of the preciousness of life without being sentimental, platitudinous or falsely hopeful. At moments, the story is even funny. This valuable book is painful, but its honesty is surprisingly uplifting. It is a huge achievement by both author and illustrator. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *
An eloquent and affecting portrait of sadness, this book packs wisdom into very few words. * The Guardian, ‘Picture Books on Prescription’ *
Featured in ‘20 Greatest Mental Health Books’ in Happiful. * Happiful *
One of the greatest books on grief for children, indeed, for anyone. * i News *
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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| ISBN 13 | 9781406317848 |
| ISBN 10 | 1406317845 |
| Title | Michael Rosen's Sad Book |
| Author | Michael Rosen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Walker Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-01-03 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Prizes | Winner of Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book, Picture Book 2005 (United States), Winner of English 4-11 Book Awards Leicester 2005 (UK), Winner of Parents’ Choice Award 2005 (United States), Short-listed for Kate Greenaway Medal (CILIP) 2005 (UK), Short-listed for Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2005 (UK) |
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