Michael Rosen's Sad Book
Publisher: Walker Books
Review
The subject of bereavement is treated in an unusual way in Michael Rosen's Sad Book, which deals with the death of the author's own son.
The main character is an adult - Michael Rosen himself. Quentin Blake's illustrations sensitively complement an account of grief that is both searingly personal and reassuringly universal.
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Quentin Blake books
Quentin Blake has been bringing stories and poems to life for decades - and his instantly recognisable illustrations are still making children smile today.
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