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Picture books tagged with: dementia

Little Parachutes Gold Star Winner

The Tide

The Tide by Clare Helen WelshA warm, reassuring story which helps a child to understand the changes in a loved one who is living with dementia. 

Categories: Courage, Kindness, Resilience / adaptability, Serious Illness
Tags: dementia, grandparent, illness, terminal illness, transition

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Grandma

GrandmaA comforting (yet realistic) story of the relationship between a young boy and his Grandma who has dementia. Beautifully illustrated and sensitively written, this would be a great choice for any child who has a loved one who is suffering from dementia or is going into a care home.

Categories: Kindness, Resilience / adaptability, Serious Illness
Tags: dementia, grandparent, illness, mental health, terminal illness

Visiting Grandad’s New Home

Visiting Grandad's New Home A charming, positive story to help children to understand dementia and care home life for a grandparent.

Categories: Disabilities, Resilience / adaptability, Serious Illness
Tags: anxiety, change, dementia, grandparent, illness, terminal illness, transition

My Grandpa

My GrandpaA beautiful exploration of a grandson/grandfather relationship. It gently introduces the concept of ageing, and how older people can become confused. It may support a child who is struggling to come to terms with a loved one's dementia.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along, Serious Illness
Tags: blindness, dementia, grandparent, illness

My Little Grandmother Often Forgets

My Little Grandmother Often ForgetsIntroduces the subject of memory loss and dementia to a child

Categories: Serious Illness
Tags: dementia, grandparent, mental health

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