Foreign Language Study - Spanish, Diseases & Ailments, Extended Family
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Overview
A young girl's grandfather can't remember her anymore. The story is told through the eyes of a child to help children understand the emotions of this affliction. Full story told in English and Spanish.
Editorials
Criticas
K-Gr 3-In this tale of loss and recovery, a girl's grandfather has Alzheimer's disease. At first, the child struggles alone with the mystery of her grandfather's vanishing memory. She wonders if any of her past behavior could have caused the problem. Finally, she asks her mother, who explains the grandfather's condition and together the two of them come up with a solution. The granddaughter becomes her grandfather's memory, and the two enjoy spending time together reconstructing their shared history. Despite the saccharine ending, the book does model the importance of asking an adult for help in tackling life's large problems. Yunker's brightly colored illustrations bring the little girl and her family to life. A useful choice for bookstores and libraries.—Rebecca Thatcher Murcia, Akron, PA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
Book Details
Published
December 1, 2002
Publisher
Raven Tree Press
Pages
32
Format
Binding
ISBN
9780972019255