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Michael Rosen's Sad Book (Boston Globe-Horn Book Honors (Awards))
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Michael Rosen's Sad Book (Boston Globe-Horn Book Honors (Awards)) Hardcover - 2005

by Rosen, Michael

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With unmitigated honesty, a touch of humor, and sensitive illustrations by Blake, award-winning author Michael Rosen explores the experience of sadness in a way that will resonate with readers of all ages. Illustrations.

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Candlewick. Used - Good. EX-LIBRARY COPY>>>> Former Library book. Hardcover This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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  • Title Michael Rosen's Sad Book (Boston Globe-Horn Book Honors (Awards))
  • Author Rosen, Michael
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition [ Edition: Libra
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Candlewick, Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.
  • Date 2005-02-03
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # D-01-3879
  • ISBN 9780763625979 / 0763625973
  • Weight 1 lbs (0.45 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.6 x 8.7 x 0.5 in (29.46 x 22.10 x 1.27 cm)
  • Ages 05 to 09 years
  • Grade levels K - 4
  • Themes
    • Topical: Death/Dying
    • Topical: Family
  • Library of Congress subjects Emotions, Sadness
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2004045787
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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From the publisher

Michael Rosen is an award-winning author and anthologist of books for young readers, including SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET, illustrated by Jane Ray, and SHAKESPEARE: HIS WORK AND HIS WORLD, illustrated by Robert Ingpen, which was a SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL Best Book of the Year and one of New York Public Library's 100 Best Children's Books of the Year. In 1997 he received the Eleanor Farjeon Award for service to children's literature. Michael Rosen lives in London.

Quentin Blake has illustrated more than 250 books by many writers, notably John Yeoman, Russell Hoban, Joan Aiken, Michael Rosen, and, most famously, Roald Dahl. He is also well known for his own picture books, such as CLOWN and ZAGAZOO. Quentin Blake was a tutor at the Royal College of Art from 1965 to 1988, and for eight of those years was head of the Illustration Department. In 1999 he was appointed the first British Children's Laureate, and in 2002 the Quentin Blake Europe School in Berlin was named for him. He is also a recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration. Quentin Blake lives in London.

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Citations

  • Booklist, 05/15/2005, Page 1658
  • Booklist Ed Choice Youth, 01/01/2006, Page 16
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 04/01/2005, Page 355
  • Horn Book Magazine, 05/01/2005, Page 313
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2005, Page 287
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 01/15/2005, Page 125
  • Publishers Weekly, 04/04/2005, Page 58
  • School Library Journal, 03/01/2005, Page 218
  • SLJ's Best Books, 12/01/2005, Page 48

About the author

Michael Rosen is an award-winning author and anthologist of books for young readers, including Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, illustrated by Jane Ray, and Shakespeare: His Work and His World, illustrated by Robert Ingpen, which was a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year and one of New York Public Library's 100 Best Children's Books of the Year. In 1997 he received the Eleanor Farjeon Award for service to children's literature. Michael Rosen lives in London.

Quentin Blake has illustrated more than 250 books by many writers, notably John Yeoman, Russell Hoban, Joan Aiken, Michael Rosen, and, most famously, Roald Dahl. He is also well known for his own picture books, such as Clown and Zagazoo. Quentin Blake was a tutor at the Royal College of Art from 1965 to 1988, and for eight of those years was head of the Illustration Department. In 1999 he was appointed the first British Children's Laureate, and in 2002 the Quentin Blake Europe School in Berlin was named for him. He is also a recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration. Quentin Blake lives in London.

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