Singing with Momma Lou

Reach for this book when a child is struggling to navigate a relationship with a grandparent who has dementia or Alzheimer's disease. It is especially helpful if your child feels frustrated or invisible when a loved one fails to recognize them. The story follows young Tamika as she visits her grandmother, Momma Lou, in a nursing home and discovers that music and family history can serve as powerful bridges when words fail. This gentle narrative explores complex themes of grief, memory, and the enduring power of family heritage. While the reality of Momma Lou's condition is portrayed honestly, the book emphasizes the hope found in creative connection and the resilience of the human spirit. It is an ideal choice for elementary-aged children to process the slow loss of a relative's personality while celebrating the legacy that remains.