Lovely Old Roly

By Michael Rosen Illustrated by Priscilla Lamont


Lovely Old Roly
Online price: £6.99
Paperback, 32 pages
Published: 1st February 2003

Category: Picture story books, PSHE
Interest age, years: From 4 To 7
Key Stage: PSHE KS 1, ENG RDG KS 1

Old Roly, the cat, is tired - he sleeps all day. Mum and Dad and the kids all know he can't live much longer, but what happens when he dies? Award-winning children's writer and poet Michael Rosen deals sensitively with the loss of a much-loved family pet. Roly dies and is buried, and the children miss him; then a new stray cat appears in search of a home, and gradually finds her place in the household. The new cat, named Sausage, is around nearly all the time - but Roly is still there in their hearts, and the children know he will always be with them. A truly touching, and often humorous story from one of Britain's leading children's writers.

Michael Rosen deals sensitively with the concepts of death and bereavement. - Child Care



Publication Details:

Binding: Paperback, 32 pages
ISBN: 9780711214897
Format: 270mm x 214mm
colour illustrations

BIC Code: YBCS, YFN, YFP
BISAC Code:  JUV002050, JUV039030
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books


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