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Where Are You, Eddie?

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Michael’s son Eddie has died. But does that mean he has really gone? Michael decides to go and look for him. Visiting the places they went together and speaking to his friends and siblings, he discovers how Eddie is alive in their memories. Eddie is still here. Simply told, and with emotional honesty by the former Children’s Laureate about his own experience of losing his son Eddie, this is a vital book for children dealing with grief and loss, showing how a loved one can be kept with you through memories. Illustrated with warmth and sensitivity by acclaimed illustrator Gill Smith, and with an afterword by Michael Rosen.

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SKU: 9781529522877 Category: Children's Picture Books Tags: Children's / Teenage fiction: Family & home stories, Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: death & bereavement, Picture storybooks
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“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

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Weight 0.35 kg
Dimensions 27.2 × 23.6 × 0.8 cm
Author

Rosen, Michael

Publisher

Walker Books Ltd

Imprint

Walker Books Ltd

Cover

Hardback

Pages

32

Language

English

Edition

Hardback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J

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