My Life with a Grandparent with Alzheimer’s Disease

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Meet Elias! He likes swimming and robotics. He and his family also share their home with his grandmother, who has Alzheimer’s disease. Elias is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Elias sheds light on how his family helps his grandmother live with memory loss, with the help of experienced children’s author Mari Schuh.

Elias’s story is augmented by colorful, realistic illustrations. A dyslexic-friendly font promotes accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with people who have Alzheimer’s disease.

"An excellent resource for caregivers and classrooms alike to address tough topics, appropriate for both children going through them and their peers who want to understand." —School Library Journal

"a timely read for children." —Children's Literature

"Colorful, useful, and reliable, this series encourages children to view others' problems with empathy and an open mind." —Booklist

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