{"product_id":"ice-cream-with-grandpa-a-loving-story-for-kids-about-alzheimers-dementia-laura-smetana-hardcover","title":"Ice Cream with Grandpa: A Loving Story for Kids About Alzheimer's \u0026 Dementia -- Laura Smetana, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter his beloved grandpa's health declines and he receives a diagnosis of dementia, a grandson must navigate the changes in their relationship. Through it all, he learns that Grandpa is still Grandpa, and their bond deepens and sweetens through a shared love of ice cream.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIce Cream with Grandpa\u003c\/em\u003e is a loving, tender picture book that gently explores the topics of dementia, aging, and loss. Written from a child's point of view, it chronicles the changes in their relationship as his grandpa moves to assisted living, then memory care, and eventually hospice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the author's own experience with her father and son, the touching story and beautiful illustrations by Elisabete B. P. de Moraes addresses these challenging topics with a kind, age-appropriate approach that will resonate with young readers-while providing tools to help children maintain meaningful relationships with loved ones with the disease. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes a guide for parents on talking to kids about dementia, hospice, death, and grief\u003c\/strong\u003e by expert on grief and loss, Diane Snyder Cowan, MA, MT-BC, CHPCA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the book specifically deals with Alzheimer's and dementia, its themes are universally applicable to helping children understand the changes in and loss of older relatives and loved ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eIce Cream with Grandpa: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Lights Book Awards 2022 Winner - Health Category \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaxy Award 2022 Children's Book Runner-Up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A moving, effective resource for conversations in the face of dementia and loss.\" \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Smetana pulls from personal experience, as detailed in an author's note, to deliver an approachable and realistic story brimming with well-researched, audience-conscious insight.\" \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Publisher's Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laura Smetana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flying Cardinal Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\/1\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.97 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\" H x 8.5\" L x 0.25\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781737140924\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flowerburst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67878739476784,"sku":"9781737140924","price":26.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2712\/8368\/files\/9781737140924.jpg?v=1790650980","url":"https:\/\/flowerburst.co\/products\/ice-cream-with-grandpa-a-loving-story-for-kids-about-alzheimers-dementia-laura-smetana-hardcover","provider":"Flowerburst","version":"1.0","type":"link"}