What my grandma means to say
J. C. Sulzenko
- Reading
- Read the story together if the subject feels close to home, then look at the question-and-answer material at a comfortable pace. Pause to check what your child is wondering about.
- Themes
- Alzheimer’s and family support: Jake watches his grandmother change as Alzheimer’s affects her memory, and learns about supporting her and himself. The book pairs a child’s family experience with questions and answers about Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
- Worth knowing
- The changing relationship and Alzheimer’s-related memory loss may feel personal if someone close to your child is experiencing dementia. The story’s handling of difficult feelings is unclear.