Michael Rosen's Sad Book

In this deeply personal and honest book, acclaimed author Michael Rosen openly discusses his profound sadness following the sudden death of his son, Eddie, at age eighteen. Illustrated with expressive sensitivity by Quentin Blake, the book explores the many facets of grief, from overwhelming sorrow to moments of inexplicable sadness, and the small ways one tries to cope. Rosen normalizes these complex emotions, showing that it's okay to feel sad, even when you don't know why. It's a powerful tool for parents, teachers, and counselors to open conversations about loss and big feelings with children aged 4-11, and offers comfort to anyone experiencing grief.

A man tells about all the emotions that accompany his sadness over the death of his son, and how he tries to cope.