Sometimes you are sad. Michael is very sad after losing his son. He pretends to be happy around other people so they aren’t sad too, but sometimes he just needs to be sad on his own. Sad can be a long journey, so he works hard at thinking of all the good things in his life, and in every day, and makes sure to keep doing things he enjoys.

Written by the author after losing a son at the age of 18 to meningitis, this book shows his sadness and complicated feelings in a way that can be understood by young readers.

Author – Michael Rosen

Illustrator – Quentin Blake

Age – 6+

Picture Book

(Grief, Depression, Loss, Sadness, Positivity, Courage)