"Profound, deeply moving but also healing. It's aimed at children but, honestly, anyone grieving should read it" - Daily Mail
"Deeply poignant" - Observer
After Michael Rosen's son Eddie died of meningitis aged just 18, Michael makes sure Eddie lives on in their memories.
Visiting the places they went together and speaking to Eddie's friends and siblings, he discovers how Eddie is still with them all.
Simply told with emotional honesty by the former Children's Laureate, this is a vital book for helping with conversations with children dealing with loss, showing how loved ones can stay with us through sharing memories.
Illustrated with warmth and sensitivity by acclaimed artist Gill Smith, and with a personal afterword by Michael Rosen.
Michael Rosen's Sad Book has helped hundreds of thousands of readers in their times of need. Where Are You, Eddie? is the powerful companion book.
Praise for Michael Rosen's Sad Book:
"Important and astonishing" - The Sunday Times
"a masterpiece" - Observer
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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Born in Harrow in 1946, Michael Rosen is a brilliant and energetic author and poet. He has written 140 books on a wide variety of subjects, from Shakespeare to fellow author Roald Dahl but is probably best known for his fabulous and quirky poems.
At seventeen he decided he would like to be a doctor
