by Louise Goding
illustrated by Erika Meza
 
Subtitled, “A reassuring book about understanding dementia”. The narrator loves visiting Grandma. They do lots and lots of things together. But, lately, Grandma is getting all in a muddle, losing her glasses, leaving things in unexpected places and mixing up who’s who in her huge collections of photos. Mum explains that Grandma is living with dementia now, that she is still Grandma- but just a little different. They work together as a family to help Grandma find things and remember things. And when Grandma gets all in a fluster about the new care worker who visits, they’re on hand to reassure her. One day, Mum suggests they gather up  all of Grandma’s photos and make a memory book, leaving enough empty pages in the back to fill with the memories they still have yet to make together. 
 
A touching story with some useful backnotes for teachers and carers to read with children, addressing "What is dementia?", "Looking after you" and "How you can help". ‘An honest portrayal of the effects of dementia on the people who live with it and their families. The ideas for helping someone with dementia are bang on and perfect for children to try. The combination of story and information is perfectly balanced. It’s a joy to come across a book that addresses a challenging subject so positively’  (Mark Jennett, Equalities Trainer/Consultant, Letterbox Library reviewer). [Mixed race family: white grandma; mum and daughter are both people of colour; single parent family]. Age 4-7, Paperback 30pp
 
Diverse Families   Mental health & wellbeing