Grandma

Written by Jessica Shepherd

Part of the Child's Play Library series

A child's diary reveals the emotional journey of a grandmother entering care.

5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 95 ratings

32 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Oscar's diary captures the poignant transition as his beloved grandmother moves into a nursing home. As he navigates the challenges of her dementia, Oscar learns to cherish their evolving bond. Can he find hope and understanding amidst the changes?

From the publisher

Told in diary form, Oscar relates how his grandmother becomes less able to look after herself and enters a nursing home, with information about dementia to help children discuss their feelings and adjust to the changing relationship.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~520L

Themes & topics

Books about grandma Books about change Books about helping others Books about aging Books about dementia and Alzheimer's

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.8

out of 7

5.0

“This is a really niche book, but would be absolutely fantastic for a child coming to terms with a grandparent struggling with dimentia.”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

6.5

“This is a fabulous book to read with little ones and help them understand aging and dementia. I love that the story shows ways we can help those relatives while explaining what's happening, and there's even a lot of helpful information in the back of the book so that you can learn more about dementia. Great book to help children with relatives going through this!”

B is for Bookworm

Trusted reviewer

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