Where Are You, Eddie?
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 one of the most popular authors for children; his bestselling titles published by Walker Books include We're Going on a Bear Hunt, A Great Big Cuddle and Michael Rosen’s Sad Book. A popular radio broadcaster, distinguished critic and academic, and multi-award-winning poet, Michael was appointed the Children's Laureate from 2007 to 2009, and is now Professor of Children's Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London. Michael lives in north London; check out his website: www.michaelrosen.co.uk
Gill Smith achieved an MA with distinction in Children’s Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. She was shortlisted for the Batsford Illustration prize and a winner of the international competition, "Picture This". She illustrated Maria's Island, a retelling of Victoria Hislop's bestselling book, The Island, reimagined for children. She also illustrated Saving the Butterfly, which was shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize, the heart-warming Appletree Animal Agency series and the acclaimed picture book, Wild. Gill lives in Liverpool; follow her on Instagram @gillsmithillustration.