Synopses & Reviews
Grandpa Monty is a bit confused: he puts the chicken in the washing machine, he gets towels mixed up with napkins and gloves with socks, and hes always forgetting his grandsons name. Luckily, his grandson loves him very much and is willing to risk getting into a little trouble to try to help him remember. Discussing Alzheimers and dementia, this story will help both children and parents cope with tough changes in a family. Offering up humor and the potent power of a smile, the book reminds readers of any age that when someone in the family is having trouble remembering things, the most valuable lesson is to not forget the importance of loving them.
Review
"This well-intentioned effort will surely comfort children coping with similar situations and may lead to further discussions on how children can help when someone is unwell." —Kirkus Reviews (September 2012)
Synopsis
Winner at the 2012 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. A subtle, deceptively simple book about the relationship between a kid and his Grandfather, suffering from Alzeimer's. Love and understanding are often the best tools for dealing with this problem. And who better to help than a mischievous grandson?
Grandpa Monty is a bit confused: he tries to roast the chicken inside the washing machine, he gets towels mixed up with napkins, gloves mixed up with socks, and he's always forgetting my name My mom and uncle Andrew are worried things could get worse, so they decided it was best if Grandpa came to live at our house.
I'm glad he's with us now, because he helps me with my homework and I help him with his. Although I keep getting into trouble trying to help him... But I'd do anything to stop my grandpa from forgetting things Anything. What about you? What would you do for the people you love?
Read the first pages of Grandpa Monty's Muddles here below:
About the Author
Marta Zafrilla is a teacher and an award-winning author and poet. She has published several collections of poetry in Spain and been included in multiple anthologies. Her poems and book reviews have appeared in cultural publications and she has held various jobs with advertising agencies and publishers. Miguel Angel Diez is an award-winning artist who has illustrated numerous books, including "Los animales de la lluvia," which was honored with the Ministry of Culture and Education Award in Valencia for his artwork.