Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness for Children Storybooks
Series A


A Garden of Flowers A Story About Alzheimer's
Author: Marta Schmidt Mendez
Illustrator: Andreea Mironiuc
Description: Lily’s grandfather has lived with her and her family ever since Lily was a baby. Lily
has always done so many fun things with her grandfather and they are very close. As
Lily gets older she starts to notice that her grandfather calls her the names of different
flowers, but not her name. At first this seems a funny game but soon Lily starts to
become frustrated as her grandfather does not seem to notice that she does not find
the game funny. Lily’s parents step in and explain to her that her grandfather has
developed Alzheimer’s. Lily has to decide and figure out how she will interact with
her grandfather now that the ability to build memories is mainly one sided.A loved
ones diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can impact a family greatly.
Estimated Cost: Paperback $10.50


When My Grammy Forgets, I Remember: A Child’s Perspective on Dementia
Author: Toby Haberkorn
Illustrator: Heather Varkarotas
Description: This story explores the difficult reality of dementia and the bittersweet changing relationship between a granddaughter and her grandmother. By including children in the family discussion, parents help them become resilient and empower them to provide comfort for the grandparents or loved ones with Alzheimer’s.
Estimated Cost: Paperback $12.95
Series B

Striped Shirts and Flowered Pants: A Story About Alzheimer's Disease for Young Children
Author: Barbara Schnurbush

Ferguson the Forgetful Frog: A Story About Dementia
Author: Marta Schmidt Mendez
Illustrator: Andreea Mironiuc
Description: This is a story about a frog named Ferguson who has dementia. The author uses this animated character to help young children understand and talk about dementia. Thisstory explains the difficulties someone with dementia could experience, the feelings they could have, and the behaviors they may have because of dementia. The bookprovides the young reader the knowledge and awareness they need to interact withtheir loved one in a caring and empathetic way.
Estimated Cost: Paperback $10.95


Jennifer Munter
Rural Opioid Misuse Grant Project Manager
MSU Extension, Family & Consumer Science
Montana State University
PO Box 173370
320 Reid Hall
Bozeman, MT 59717-3370
Tel: 406-994-3088
Cell: 406-220-3620
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Marsha Goetting
MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist
Montana State University
Extension Economics
P.O. Box 172800
Bozeman, MT 59717-2800
Tel: (406) 994-5695
Fax: (406) 994-4838
Location: 208C Linfield Hall
Email Marsha