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"* "... a masterpiece, beautifully judged, a book of honest grace." Observer * "An outstanding book, head and shoulders over anything else, for any age." Guardian"
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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.
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103 of 103 people found the following review helpful:
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Would-be illustrators - BUY THIS!,
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This review is from: Michael Rosen's Sad Book (Hardcover)
It took me a couple of reads to realise just how much Blake's illustrations added to the spare, bold text. It was as if Rosen, in his grief, had left some things unsaid and Blake had picked up on this and helped out. I've always liked his illustrations but this book brings out a different side of him - more expressionist - his figures and landscapes (some beautifully economical use of watercolour)seem to bypass the brain and go straight to the solar plexus.Some people are worried that the bald realism of this book is too much for younger children. But what about those who've already lost someone close to them? Surely they need help in visualising their experience. Ever since my daughter died I've been trying to find ways of telling my autistic son about her. I said all the usual stuff, but he became inconsolable and cried as if heartbroken. I've left it alone for months and then suddenly found this book. I knew it would be perfect for him, as he has SUCH a visual intelligence. It was. He asked me to read it again and again and pointed out aspects of the pictures that I had failed to notice. My other daughter is a little wary of it, but I feel it will reach her in time. If you want to help someone deal with loss, please don't be afraid of this book.
70 of 70 people found the following review helpful:
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A staggering achievement,
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This review is from: Michael Rosen's Sad Book (Hardcover)
Michael Rosens Sad Book is an astonishing achievement.Poignant, saddening and thought provoking, though do not be fooled, this is not just a childs picture books. Even the most toughened of adults would find it nigh-on impossible to muster anyhing other than a tear. Michael Rosen lost his son, Eddie, to meningitis when he was just 19. After the collapse of his marriage, Michael Rosen perhaps lost for a while his familiar cheery side of his other incredible poetry books. Having met the man myself, I can confirm that despite his setbacks this man is a super guy and has more warmth and softness than anyone else I have ever met. Sad Book is simply put unlike anything you will ever read. Do not be put off by it being about saddness and depression. As he puts it himself, he is not bad, but sad.
58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
YES, LIFE CAN BE VERY, VERY SAD,
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This is a sad book, a very sad book. It is aptly titled. Yes, it's unlike the majority of books intended for young readers. There aren't any rhymes or happy endings. It's a story, more of a journal really about the way Michael Rosen is trying to cope with the death of his son, Eddie.Why give a sad book to children? Because there are times when we are sad, life is sad. However, this book is also about love and how very much Rosen loved his son. It's also a book about possibilities. All the things you can do when your life seems bleak. Maybe we can't be too young to learn these lessons. Rosen talks about trying to look happy because he thinks people won't like him if he looks sad, and he mentions trying to do one thing he can be proud of every day. Then, when he goes to bed he tries to think about that rather than the fact that Eddie is no longer with him. He doesn't sidestep the anger he feels at Eddie's death or the memories that flood his mind. Quentin Blake has won numerous awards for his illustrations, deservedly so. He illustrates this book not just with watercolor and ink but also with empathetic awareness. This is a very honest book that cannot fail to touch hearts, and it may perhaps teach young ones to be kind and relish every day. - Gail Cooke
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