Book Description
for Still My Grandma by Veronique Van Den Abeele and Claude DuBois
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Camille’s visits to her grandma’s are marked by ritual: they always look at old photos and go shopping, they always walk through the park, and the night always ends with stories about grandma’s childhood, a special kiss, and a special song. “Then, a few months ago, Grandma started acting differently.” She doesn’t remember the things they always do, she calls Camille “Susan,” and she puts orange juice on cereal at breakfast. An authentic portrait of Alzheimer’s Disease from the perspective of a child acknowledges inevitable change as new ways of being together develop for Camille and her grandma. The one constant is Camille’s love: “It’s true that she’s not the same person she used to be but she’s still my Grandma and I love her very much.” Intimate, soft-hued illustrations capture the tender emotional tenor of the story. (Ages 4–8)
CCBC Choices 2008. © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 2008. Used with permission.