Michael Rosen’s Sad Book by Rosen, Michael

Title: Michael Rosen’s Sad Book

Author: Rosen, Michael

Illustrator: Quinten Blake

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Year 2004

Comments

A man tells about the emotions he faces after the death of his son. This book was recommended on one of my many many listservs. That was the only reason I picked it up, and I am glad that I did. Blake and Rosen combine to provide a great book for anyone who has lost someone close to them. Everyone should have this book. It clearly states that we don’t have to be happy all the time. Sometimes things aren’t perfect, and this book helps the more stubborn of people see that it is ok to feel sad.