Great-Uncle Alfred Forgets

By Ben Shecter

Great-Uncle Alfred Forgets is a picture book about Alzheimer's disease. That may sound like something of an oxymoron, but this book for 4- to 8-year-olds uses nicely rendered illustrations and simple... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060262192
• ISBN13: 9780060262198
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Gives a childlike view to chatting with an Alzheimers victim

This beautifully illustrated book shows a young child and her great uncle Alfred trying to understand one another through the Alzheimer's way of thinking. Although written for the child who notices their loved one is different, it can also help other loved ones learn how to respond to the quirkiness of Alzheimer's. It gives a gentle sort of peace as you go through the pages, reminding us that not all of the person is gone . . .just bits and pieces. I highly recommend this book for anyone dealing with Alzheimer's, not just children.