Sometimes Grandma and Grandpa Forget

by Kacy C Chambers

[Book Zone Reviews]

Description:
Having a grandparent or relative suffering from dementia can be a difficult and confusing thing for children to come to terms with, but Sometimes Grandma and Grandpa Forget offers kids a reassuring and beautiful message that even if their grandparents are more forgetful now, they still love their grandkids just the same.

My Thoughts:

I love the fact that this book is about dementia associated with Alzheimer’s. I also love the fact that it is especially for kids. Life is confusing enough for kids in general. This helps Peter understand why Grandma keeps calling him John and his name is Peter or why Grandpa keeps looking for the glasses on his nose. The discussion gives reassurance that they are loved making the rest of the story easier to share.

I have had firsthand experience with dementia. My mom faded away right before my eyes to become, once again her childhood self until she passed away in 2018.

How do you explain to a child that his grandma or grandpa loves him but can't remember him? It was hard enough for me as an adult to experience, much less a child so thank you, Kacy!

What I liked:

- The concept and the timeliness of the book
- That the author incorporated real pictures of the family for relativity which made it special
- The author keeps the text simple

What gave me pause?

- The presentation of the entire book did not match the stellar theme
- The text and the images didn't seem to go together. The text was fine by itself and the pictures were fine, however, together they did not work for me.

Please note: I received a free copy for review, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.