By Michael Rosen (author) , Gill Smith (illustrator)
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From the author of Michael Rosen's Sad Book comes a moving story of loss and acceptance.
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.
Michael Rosen is a hugely bestselling author of picture books and poetry. Michael frequently appears on radio and gives talks and lectures on children’s literature. Michael was the Children’s Laureate for 2007–2009 and the winner of the Eleanor Farjeon Award. He lives in London.
Michael Rosen on Michael Rosen: I grew up in the London suburb of Pinner, a place my parents often wondered about. How had we landed there? My parents were teachers, politically committed (socialists), and great storytellers and readers. I was lucky to have found them. Most of my adult life, I've been a freelance writer, teacher (of sorts), journalist, performer and broadcaster. I visit schools doing my one-man show, and support Arsenal Football Club. I have often written about my life and family, but I also write occasional fantasy (usually based in a real place) and non-fiction.
Things you didn't know about Michael Rosen I wear size 12 shoes. I like speaking French. I'm an atheist. I love mobile phones. I love houmous. I can't live without green warty pickled gherkins. I hate racism. My father was American. I can slide my top lip one way and my bottom lip the other. I can play the harmonica.
Photo credit Laurence Cendroicz
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From the author of Michael Rosen's Sad Book comes a moving story of loss and acceptance.Michael's son Eddie has died. But does that mean he has really gone?Michael decides to go and look for him.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Where Are You, Eddie? and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
Where Are You, Eddie? features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Stories about Family and Friends, PSHE: Bereavement and Grief, Picture storybooks, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s picture books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts
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Where Are You, Eddie? was written by Michael Rosen and published by Walker Books Ltd an imprint of Walker Books
Where Are You, Eddie? has 32 pages
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