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1. Bahr, Mary (1992). The memory box. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
A young boy goes to his grandparent's house for a summer vacation. His grandfather has recently found out that he has Alzheimers disease, so they spend their summer vacation collecting memories to put in a box. The box is to help them never forget the memories they have made together.

Abstract provided by Amy Farren and Susie Douglas, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alzheimer's Disease] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Family] [Family] [Fear] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Illness] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

2. Delton, Judy//Tucker, Dorothy (1986). My grandma's in a nursing home. Niles, IL: Albert Witman and Company.

Abstract:
Jason doesn't like and can't get used to his grandma being in a nursing home. After visiting her a couple of times he realizes that it is not too bad and he even makes some new friends.

Abstract provided by Elisabeth Costa, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alzheimer's Disease] [Communication] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Illness] [Sadness]

3. Rappaport, Doreen (1982). But she's still my grandma!. New York: Human Sciences Press, Inc..

Abstract:
Jessica convinces her hestiant parents to take her to visit her grandma in the nursing home. She is alarmed and hurt by how much her grandma has changed. The visit helps Jessica begin to accept her grandma's loss of memory and failing health.

Abstract provided by Katie Olson, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Alzheimer's Disease] [Anticipation] [Diseases] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Illness] [Memory] [Parents] [Sadness] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication]

4. Sakai, Kimiko (1990). Sachiko means happiness. San Francisco: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
Sachiko dreads evening and the thought of sitting with her grandmother who has Alzheimer's Disease. With patience and kindness, she is able to make her grandmother feel better.

Abstract provided by Sally Bayes Foxx, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alzheimer's Disease] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Helping] [Illness] [Japanese] [Kindness] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

5. Whitelaw, Nancy (1991). A beautiful pearl. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman and Company.

Abstract:
The feelings of three generations are shared through the loving story of a girl and her grandmother who has Alzheimer's Disease.

Abstract provided by Anne Williams, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Alzheimer's Disease] [Birthday] [Confusion] [Disability] [Diseases] [Family] [Forgetful] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [Handicap] [Love] [Memories] [Memory] [Parents] [Presents] [Sadness]
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