Description

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Dementia does not discriminate. It is affecting many people nowadays and therefore it is necessary for children to be aware of the condition as it can affect their loved ones whether family or friends. The fictional character in this story invites children to learn about dementia from her perspective, in a light hearted way, helping them to understand the challenges it causes to day to day communication, memory and behaviour. It helps children to empathise and be more aware of the person behind the condition and also prevents misunderstanding. This book will encourage people to talk openly about this increasingly common condition. It is aimed for children, as well as adults whether family, friends or carers. It can also be used as a platform for discussion in a classroom situation.

About the Author

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The Author Tahira Junaid known as TJ works at Trafford Library and besides being Customer Service Advisor she also loves working with books and doing the storytime and rhymetime sessions there for children. She has always wanted to write children's books that would also benefit children. She has four children and now they are older she feels free to continue her writing. Her inspiration for this book came from relatives who had dementia and the problems that they went through and how they and their families suffered especially the younger children. TJ feels not enough is done about making people more aware of the person behind the condition. TJ has had support from people from BlueSci, Trafford Carers, Alzhiemers Society and many more who have encouraged her in her journey to self-publish this book.