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Michael Rosen's Sticky McStickstick: The Friend Who Helped Me Walk Again

By Michael Rosen
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Michael Rosen's Sticky McStickstick: The Friend Who Helped Me Walk Again is an inspiring story about resilience and recovery. The book follows Michael Rosen's personal journey of regaining his mobility with the help of a trusty walking stick after a significant illness. Through engaging narratives and illustrations, it highlights themes of hope, determination, and friendship.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartfelt stories about resilience and recovery. It's a touching tale by Michael Rosen, full of warmth and inspiration, as it brings to life a personal journey aided by a unique friendship. Perfect for readers who appreciate children's books with a profound message about strength and the human spirit.

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Michael Rosen's Sticky McStickstick: The Friend Who Helped Me Walk Again

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A powerful and personal story from one of Britain's best-loved authors about his recovery from coronavirus.

After being admitted to hospital in 2020 with coronavirus, Michael Rosen had to learn to walk again. With the support of doctors and nurses and a walking stick he names Sticky McStickstick, he manages to embark on the slow steps to recovery.

This moving picture book from the former Children's Laureate, with illustrations from Tony Ross, tells a story of perseverance and hope, and is a testament to the importance of overcoming fear and learning to accept help.

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Michael Rosen's Sticky McStickstick: The Friend Who Helped Me Walk Again is praised for its powerful and personal narrative that provides reassurance on recovery and resilience, with humour adding levity to difficult topics. It allows children and families to openly discuss challenging experiences and manages to be both funny and moving. The collaboration between Rosen and illustrator Tony Ross is noted for making a serious subject accessible and engaging for children.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529502404

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tony Ross
  • Illustrated by Tony Ross

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 302.0mm

Weight: 470g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Michael Rosen

About the Author

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. He lives in London.

Tony Ross is a multi-award-winning creator of children's books. As well as illustrating his own books and the Dr Zargle series, written with Jeanne Willis, he has illustrated books for authors such as Roald Dahl, Paula Danziger and Michael Palin.

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