A mix-up with memory leads to an unlikely friendship in this gorgeous Little Gem exploring dementia and the importance of inter-generational friendships.

All Frank wants is a new bike, but bikes cost money ... So he better start saving! When he settles on helping his sister, Lottie, with her paper round, the last thing Frank expects is to meet an old lady wearing a cowboy hat and boots - she's not like anyone he's ever met before. But Frank's new friend seems a bit muddled, and when she needs help, he's the only one there to lend a hand. A gentle exploration of Dementia and a touching tale of forging friendships across generations.

A mix-up with memory leads to an unlikely friendship in this gorgeous Little Gem exploring dementia and the importance of inter-generational friendships.

About the Author

Jonathan Meres is a former merchant seaman, ice cream van driver and Perrier Award-nominated stand-up comedian. As a writer he is best known for being the author of over 20 books for children and in particular his best-selling, award-winning series, The World Of Norm.
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Hannah Coulson says that she spent her childhood "drawing pictures, eating 99s and trying not to tell fibs". Hannah studied at Glasgow School of Art, and now creates playful artworks full of pattern. She particularly likes drawing outdoors and making things for her friends.

Reviews

"A heart-warming story that will bring a smile to your face" - The Book Activist, Blog

"A gentle, kindly way of introducing children to dementia as well as being a lovely story about helping others and cross-generational friendships" - The Bookbag

"Successfully introduces this difficult subject to younger readers in an accessible and understated manner" - A Library Lady, Blog

"Speaks sensitively and yet powerfully about helping others and forging friendships across the generations ... Meres' gentle exploration of dementia is written with insight and a reassuring hand so that children can empathise and better understand the confusion that is a part of this distressing condition" - Lancashire Evening Post

Book Information
ISBN 9781781128695
Author Jonathan Meres
Format Paperback
Page Count 104
Imprint Barrington Stoke Ltd
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 140g
Dimensions(mm) 168mm * 126mm * 12mm