Dementia Action Week - May 16-22

This week is #DementiaActionWeek. Stories can be a gentle way to introduce dementia and memory loss to young readers.

Here are some activities exploring memories to share at home or in the classroom:

• make a memory jar

• write a memory poem or haiku

• explore how the brain ​works and play brain games

• make a brain hat, showing where the brain stores memories

• classroom resources

Hello! I'm an award-winning picture book author and my stories are often inspired by real-world events and experiences.

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Find out more about me and my books.

The Forgettery

"A tender, humorous look at the idea of dementia for very young children."
Guardian Book of the Month

The Forgettery

"A Narnia-esque adventure in a magical world and a means to opening the door to discussions with a young child about the memory loss of someone dear to them."

The Forgettery

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The Last Garden

"A stunning illustration of the power and resilience of nature, this book shows how we can be healed and soothed by the world around us."