Michael Rosen's Sad Book

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.