{"id":7673,"date":"2023-08-17T14:14:47","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T14:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dementiauk.org\/?page_id=7673"},"modified":"2026-02-13T14:41:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T14:41:50","slug":"books-about-dementia-for-children","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dementiauk.org\/information-and-support\/resources\/books-about-dementia\/books-about-dementia-for-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Books about dementia for children"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><!--StartFragment --><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"pf0\"><span class=\"cf0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Scarlett-Buckling-Case-Missing-Pictures\/dp\/0722356145\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scarlett Buckling and the Case of the Missing Pictures<\/a> by Mario Ambrosi<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n<p class=\"pf0\"><span class=\"cf0\">Twelve-year-old Scarlett Buckling loves a detective story, but when her beloved Gran goes missing in the night, she faces a real-life case like no other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"pf0\"><span class=\"cf0\">Gran&#8217;s confused, frightened and desperate to find something important &#8211; her missing pictures. With the help of brainy best friend Bournemouth, Scarlett launches an investigation. But Gran&#8217;s memory is fading, Mum&#8217;s useless boyfriend James is acting suspiciously and the clues don&#8217;t add up. As the kids dig deeper, they uncover a shocking truth &#8211; there&#8217;s more to Gran&#8217;s pictures than it seems and finding them might be the key to helping her feel safe again. But can Scarlett and Bournemouth solve the case before it&#8217;s too late?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n<h3><!--EndFragment --><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hachettechildrens.co.uk\/titles\/nigel-baines\/the-memory-key\/9781444960273\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Memory Key<\/a> by Nigel Baines<\/h3>\n<p>For 8-11 year olds, the story centres around a girl whose Grandad has Alzheimer&#8217;s disease, his fractured memories of his time as a refugee from Hungary and a clockwork train with magical property.<\/p>\n<h3><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW187072491 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Way-Fairies-Vellingiri-Raja-Badrakalimuthu-ebook\/dp\/B082KPYCQH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW187072491 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187072491 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">A\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187072491 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187072491 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">ay with the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187072491 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187072491 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">airies<\/span><\/span><\/a> by <span class=\"TextRun SCXW187072491 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW187072491 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Raja\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW187072491 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Badrakalimuthu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187072491 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW187072491 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW187072491 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW187072491 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW187072491 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187072491 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Raja has worked as a consultant in old age psychiatry since 2012 and has a particular interest in the care of younger adults with dementia. He has written a book which tells the story of eight-year-old Sachin\u2019s experience as his mathematical genius of a father fights dementia. Sachin narrates through play, puzzles and poems a poignant yet powerful and positive life of his\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187072491 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Appa.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW15708054 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/This-Family-dementia-Something-things\/dp\/0648013219\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486177374&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=children%27s+books+%2B+younger+onset+dementia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW15708054 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15708054 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">This is my family<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW15708054 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW15708054 BCX0\"> by <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW15708054 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15708054 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Barbara Chambers\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15708054 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15708054 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Karen Harborow<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW15708054 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW15708054 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW15708054 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW15708054 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15708054 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">This is a children\u2019s book for children with a parent with young onset dementia. Jack is 13 years old. He lives with his daddy, mummy, sister Amy and dog Sam. Jack\u2019s daddy has dementia.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigbearlittlebearbook.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Big bear, Little bear and dementia<\/a> by <span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop BCX0 SCXW99126667\">Katie Faulkner<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Big Bear is living with dementia and can no longer always do the things that Big Bears do. Little Bear feels confused by this and approaches Doctor Bear for support. Little Bear learns that our loves, laughs and memories are stored inside memory books, which are affected by dementia. Little Bear discovers that although Big Bear can no longer read the memory books, the loves, laughs and memories they share are stored safely inside Big Bears heart- Big Bear is still Big Bear! The characters in this book aim to be inclusive hence the bears do not identify with any particular age, gender, race, religion or culture.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adscharity.com\/a-kids-guide-to-dementia-an-ads-book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A kid\u2019s guide to dementia<\/a> by <span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW99126667\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW99126667\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Tegan Harris<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop BCX0 SCXW99126667\"><span class=\"BCX0 SCXW99126667\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"BCX0 SCXW99126667\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW99126667\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW99126667\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">A\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW99126667\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">k<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW99126667\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">id\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW99126667\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">g<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW99126667\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">uide to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW99126667\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW99126667\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">ementia\u2019\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW99126667\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">was written by 17-year-old author Tegan Harris when she discovered that there was very little information out there for young people when researching for a school project. Working in collaboration with charity ADS, it is hoped that the book will raise awareness at the same time as raising funds to support those affected by dementia.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW207688589 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Lovely-Old-Lion-Julia-Jarman\/dp\/1783441186\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207688589 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207688589 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\">Lovely\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207688589 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\">o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207688589 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\">ld\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207688589 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207688589 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\">ion<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0by<span class=\"TextRun SCXW207688589 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207688589 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Julia\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207688589 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Jarma<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207688589 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">n<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW207688589 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW207688589 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW207688589 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207688589 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207688589 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Lenny the lion loves his grandpa, King Lion.\u00a0 But when King Lion starts to forget things, Lenny begins to worry. He can\u2019t understand why grandpa keeps getting muddled and doesn\u2019t want to play anymore. Lenny doesn\u2019t know what to do, but with a little help from grandpa\u2019s old friends, perhaps he can find a way to help him remember\u2026 Whilst not specifically about young onset dementia, this book is beautifully illustrated and is written in a way that help<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207688589 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207688589 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0to explain dementia to younger children.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW5047103 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Forgetful-Elephant-Irene-Mackay-ebook\/dp\/B00NY5VWYG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW5047103 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5047103 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">The Forgetful Elephant<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0 by <span class=\"TextRun SCXW5047103 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5047103 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Irene MacKay<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW5047103 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW5047103 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW5047103 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW5047103 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5047103 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">The story is about a little elephant called Ellie who is going to visit her grandparents. She is concerned that the last time she saw her grandpa, he could not remember her. Her mum gently explains why he is forgetting things and after hearing her explanation, Ellie writes a poem and finds ways to help her grandpa to remember her. This book is not written about young onset dementia but is sensitively written and it help<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5047103 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5047103 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0to explain dementia to younger children.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW231360847 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.jkp.com\/products\/my-book-about-brains-change-and-dementia?_pos=1&amp;_sid=308198176&amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231360847 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231360847 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\">My book about brains, change and dementia<\/span><\/span><\/a> by <span class=\"TextRun SCXW231360847 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231360847 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Lynda Moore<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW231360847 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW231360847 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW231360847 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231360847 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231360847 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Explains the complex concepts of dementia, such as brain function, disease progression and death to pre-school aged children in a direct and age-appropriate way, as well as exploring children\u2019s feelings about these issues. This book caters for children aged\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231360847 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">four<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231360847 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">+ who have a loved one at any stage of dementia.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a class=\"Hyperlink BCX0 SCXW139301502\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Travels-My-Granny-Juliet-Rix\/dp\/1910959340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW139301502\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW139301502\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\">Travels with my\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW139301502\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\">g<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW139301502\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\">ranny<\/span><\/span><\/a> by <span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW139301502\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW139301502\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Juliet Rix<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop BCX0 SCXW139301502\"><span class=\"BCX0 SCXW139301502\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"BCX0 SCXW139301502\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW139301502\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW139301502\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">A sensitive introduction to old-age confusion and dementia, through the loving and imaginative relationship between\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW139301502\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">g<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW139301502\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">ranny and her grandchild \u2013 and their colourful journeys.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/blackspringpressgroup.com\/products\/wise-wren-and-her-nana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wise Wren and her Nana who has Alzheimer\u2019s<\/a> by Connie Paich and illustrated by Heike Scharrer<\/h3>\n<p>A gentle, reassuring children\u2019s book that helps young readers understand what life can be like for someone living with Alzheimer\u2019s disease. The story follows Wren, whose beloved Nana moves into Willow Tree, an assisted living home with memory care apartments. Through Wren\u2019s regular visits, children see how Nana sometimes becomes confused or relives memories from the past, such as thinking she needs to go to work or that she is a child again. Wren responds with patience, understanding and compassion, showing how small acts of kindness can bring comfort and joy. Drawing on author Connie\u2019s studies and knowledge of Alzheimer\u2019s, the book thoughtfully introduces approaches such as redirection and acknowledging a person\u2019s reality, making it a supportive and accessible resource for children and families affected by dementia.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hmd-module-admin\">\n<div class=\"hmd-module hmd-module-content hmd-module-topspacing--none hmd-module-bottomspacing--small hmd-module-background--white\">\n<div class=\"hmd-module-content-columns\">\n<div class=\"row hmd-double-columns\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 hmd-second-column hmd-column--equal\">\n<div class=\"hmd-submodules\">\n<div class=\"hmd-submodule hmd-submodule-wysiwyg hmd-submodule-topspacing--none hmd-submodule-bottomspacing--none\">\n<div class=\"hmd-submodule-wysiwyg-content hmd-module-wysiwyg\">\n<h3><a class=\"Hyperlink BCX0 SCXW167258725\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Dementia-Diaries-Matthew-Snyman\/dp\/0957660006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW167258725\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW167258725\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\">The\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW167258725\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW167258725\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\">ementia\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW167258725\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW167258725\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\">iaries<\/span><\/span><\/a> by <span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW167258725\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW167258725\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Matthew\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SpellingErrorHighlight BCX0 SCXW167258725\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Synman<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW167258725\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW167258725\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW167258725\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0Social Innovation Lab Kent<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop BCX0 SCXW167258725\"><span class=\"BCX0 SCXW167258725\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"BCX0 SCXW167258725\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW167258725\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW167258725\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Brie, Fred, Sarah, and Sam tell you what it\u2019s really like to care for a relative who has dementia. Funny, moving and honest, their illustrated diary entries will completely alter your understanding of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW167258725\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW167258725\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">dementia. \u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW167258725\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW167258725\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">The book also contains practical tips and activities for young people who have a relative with the condition.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW160962145 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Nanny-Cant-Remember-Tabatha-Throup\/dp\/1788783069\/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=17NK1WPR41XVF&amp;keywords=nanny+cant+remember+book&amp;qid=1556717292&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=nanny+can%27t+remember%2Caps%2C133&amp;sr=8-1-fkmrnull\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW160962145 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160962145 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Nanny\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160962145 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160962145 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">an\u2019t\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160962145 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160962145 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">emember<\/span><\/span><\/a> by <span class=\"TextRun SCXW160962145 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160962145 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Tabatha Throup<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW160962145 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW160962145 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW160962145 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW160962145 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160962145 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Nanny is going through changes and is having trouble remembering things.\u202f Her grandchildren are learning to be caring and supportive at this challenging time.\u202fThe author\u2019s mum first showed signs of dementia in her 60s and wrote this book for her children, to help explain dementia to them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Grandpa-Forgets-Suzi-Lewis-Barned\/dp\/1508199396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grandpa Forgets<\/a> by Suzi Lewis-Barned<\/h3>\n<p>Explaining the effects of dementia to a child can be a difficult thing to do. It&#8217;s hard when their loved one starts to forget things and become less self-sufficient. This book is about caring for an elderly relative who has dementia. The difficult subject matter is approached in an accessible way, with a positive tone. This story is a great resource for families who are dealing with a loved one with dementia.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/harpercollins.co.uk\/products\/the-shadow-pony-olivia-wakeford?variant=55908415406459\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Shadow Pony<\/a> by Olivia Wakeford<\/h3>\n<p>A warm, reassuring story about family, memory and change, told through the eyes of Evan, a young boy trying to understand why his grandad no longer seems like himself. When a school trip sparks questions about his grandad\u2019s past working in the coal mines \u2013 and the pit ponies who worked there too \u2013 Evan begins to uncover stories his grandad has always kept hidden, alongside the early signs of dementia. With great sensitivity and a light, hopeful touch, the book explores big themes such as growing up, moving home, changing family relationships and memory loss. 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