Books About Dementias

The Best Dementias Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about dementias? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Dementias

Heartbeat
Sale price
$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004

Heartbeat

Annie navigates life's shifting rhythms as her family changes and friendships falter.

208 pages· 12,943 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 10,529 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: Twelve-year-old Annie finds solace in running as her world shifts around her. Her mother's pregnancy, her grandfather's fading memory, and her best friend Max's distance leave her searching for stability. As she draws the same apple repeatedly, Annie begins to see the patterns in life's changes. Can she find her place amidst the chaos? Discover how Annie learns to embrace the rhythms of life in this poignant tale of growth and understanding.
Cassi and the House of Memories
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$2374
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Cassi and the House of Memories

A girl races through memories to find her missing grandfather before he vanishes forever.

272 pages· 5,202 words· Est. 58 min read
3.8 Goodreads · 548 ratings
$24.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Cassi's beloved grandfather vanishes, leaving her to navigate a mysterious realm of memories. As she leaps through these unfamiliar recollections, she must find him before he fades away forever. Can Cassi unravel the past to save her grandfather, or will he be lost to her forever? Dive into this gripping graphic novel where time and memory intertwine, challenging Cassi to hold onto what she cherishes most.