Sad Book facts for kids
Michael Rosen's Sad Book is a special book written by Michael Rosen and drawn by Quentin Blake. It talks about how to deal with feeling very sad, also known as grief. Even though it's often found in the children's section, Michael Rosen himself said it's a book for everyone, no matter their age.
The book shares Michael Rosen's own feelings after his son, Eddie, passed away at 18 from a serious illness. Rosen wrote this book after children asked him questions about his son's death. He found they could talk about it in a very open and honest way.
The story starts with a picture of Michael Rosen looking happy. But the words explain that he is actually sad and just pretending to be happy. The book often shows a difference between the pictures and the words. This helps to show how complicated sad feelings can be.
The rest of the book explores the many different feelings that come with losing someone. It also suggests ways to cope with sadness. These ways include finding distractions or expressing your feelings through writing. The book also describes how Michael Rosen's deep sadness slowly started to lift. He learned to deal with his grief and remember the good times he had with his son.
What People Thought About the Book
Many people have shared their thoughts on Sad Book. The Guardian newspaper found the book very sad but highly recommended it. They said it shows that it's okay to feel bad sometimes.
Publishers Weekly praised the book for being very honest. They believed it would help anyone dealing with sadness or loss.
