This 32-page book tells the tale of a grandparent who has been struck with Alzheimer's disease. Told from the point of view of a granddaughter, the story follows how her grandpa made all of these memories with her from the time she was born. Soon he begins to forget things like why he went into a store and then more complex things like soup on the stove.
This story is somewhat a difficult read, especially if a child has family who have the disease. However, it is also a positive book that allows the reader to see that even with family who has
Alzheimer's and may not have the memories, the child can still remember and help in some way. The book helps children to see that the disease is not their fault and does not have to be scary. Children learn that just being present in a loved ones life is the best they can possibly do even if that person no longer knows them.
This book was illustrated in black line drawings and orange and white color.
On a personal note, I wish in some ways that I had this book earlier in life. I had family members who "forgot" me and it was a difficult thing to deal with. Besides this book, there are resources for families to utilize. I encourage you to use all of them.
I give this book 3 stars.
~Michelle, Reading Authors Network
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