Customer Reviews
Lovely - By: Jessica Smith, 29 Jul 2008 
A lovely book, recommended by a friend.
Those who have lost someone close, whoever it is should read this book. It tells it like it is. Have brought an extra copy for another friend.
Top Book - By: A. D. Spellman, 29 Mar 2008 Rosen has produced a gem & as people have said the pictures are perfect for it.
An unusual book, a must buy if you want kids to be able to take feelings seriously.
Special Forever. - By: Nelly B, 22 Dec 2006 I was having a clear out before the Big guyin Red comes along,and i came cross this book. At first i put itin the pile to take to the charity shop, but then i read it. How could i possibly give this away? It is SUCH AN IMPORTANT BOOK. Im going to give it to my daughter to read when she comes home, cos she gets quite sad sometimes (dont we all)? This book doesn't just help with bereavement it helps children to understand their emotions.
I love you Michael Rosen. God Bless.
A remarkable children's book. - By: Mr. M. R. Britten, 26 Jul 2006 I used to read "Quick, Let's get out of here!" to an appreciative group of 7 year olds. They loved the chocolate cake, but I got more requests to hear the tales of "Eddie & the nappy" than any other poemin the book. To read of Eddie's deathin this book was heartbreaking. It's not an easy book to read to children but it is important. Sad is all around & children understand this. Buy this book, it is an essential addition to any child's bookshelf.
Would-be illustrators - BUY THIS! - By: B. Murray, 24 Jun 2006 It took me a couple of reads to realise just how much Blake's illustrations added to the spare, bold text. It was as if Rosen,in his grief, had left some things unsaid & Blake had picked up on this & helped out. I've always liked his illustrations but this book brings out a different side of him - more expressionist - his figures & landscapes (some beautifully economical use of watercolour)seem to bypass the brain & go straight to the solar plexus.
Some people are worried that the bald realism of this book is too much for younger children. But what about those who've already lost someone close to them? Surely they need helpin visualising their experience. Ever since my daughter died I've been trying to find ways of telling my autistic son about her. I said all the usual stuff, but he became inconsolable & cried as if heartbroken. I've left it alone for months & then suddenly found this book. I knew it would be perfect for him, as he has SUCH a visual intelligence. It was. He asked me to read it again & again & pointed out aspects of the pictures that I had failed to notice.
My other daughter is a little wary of it, but I feel it will reach herin time.
If you want to help someone deal with loss, please don't be afraid of this book.
