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Michael Rosen's Sad Book - Softcover

Rosen, Michael

 
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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 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.

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

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. In 2026 he won the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award for writing (the first UK winner for 16 years), as well as a British Book Award for Best Children's Illustrated & Non-Fiction Book of the Year for his new collaboration with Helen Oxenbury, Oh Dear, Look What I Got! Michael was the Children’s Laureate from 2007 to 2009, and is now Professor of Children’s Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London.

A children's author and illustrator, most well-known for his illustratrations for books by Roald Dahl.

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