Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge

Reach for this book when a child expresses confusion or sadness about a grandparent's memory loss, or when you want to nurture a natural bridge between generations. It provides a gentle framework for understanding dementia not as a scary medical condition, but as a loss of stories that can be found again through love and connection. Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge lives next door to a retirement home and befriends Miss Nancy, who has lost her memory. By asking others what a memory is, Wilfrid gathers tangible objects: a shell, a puppet, a medal: to help her remember. It is a masterclass in empathy and active kindness for children ages 4 to 8. Parents will find it an invaluable tool for explaining aging and the power of simple, thoughtful gestures in maintaining family and community bonds.