Michael Rosen's Sad Book is illustrated by Quentin Blake. A book for children of any age at all, who aren't always as happy as they should be. And that's okay.
Available at all good book shops and online RRP £5.99.
In 1999 Michael Rosen's son Eddie died aged only 18 from Meningitis. To find out more about Michael Rosen you can visit his website.
This is a fabulous book. No-one asked me to write about it. I bought it, I cried a lot.
I loved it.
I loved it.
I didn't know that about Michael Rosen, how sad, it's amazing how powerful some books can be isn't it, looks like a good way to explain sadness to children.
ReplyDeleteJenny, as always, sending a hug x
ReplyDeletebig hugs to you. Now it is time to read positive book!
ReplyDeleteI loved Michael Rosen's poetry growing up. I will be checking out this book for my son and children I work with! Thank you xxx
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