The Tide

Written by Clare Helen Walsh · Illustrated by Ashling Lindsay

A girl navigates her grandpa's fading memories at the beach.

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32 pages· AD500L

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Bookroo's summary

A young girl cherishes beach days with her grandpa, building sandcastles and sharing laughter. Yet, his memories ebb and flow like the tide, sometimes vibrant, sometimes distant. As she grapples with his forgetfulness, she learns how love and understanding can help him live well despite dementia. Can their bond withstand the challenges of fading memories?

From the publisher

A young girl loves her grandpa so much! When they spend the day at the beach, she holds his hand as they go for a walk, and they build sand castles together. But sometimes, it is difficult, because Grandpa has become forgetful. Grandpa’s memories are like the tide, Mommy explains. Sometimes, they are near and full of life. Other times, they are distant and quiet. A story about families, laughter, and how we can help a loved one with dementia live well.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 4–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD500L

Themes & topics

Books about grandpa Books about memory Books about dementia and Alzheimer's Books about mental illness Books about family

What readers & critics say

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“Great story for a little one trying to understand why a grandparent forgets things. It helps put some of the struggles of alzheimer's into ideas a child could understand.”

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