About me - the author
I've written many non-fiction books for adults about young children. This is my first foray into writing for young children. It was inspired by my experiences of living with my mother’s dementia and how so often when I was most sad about it my mother and her creations gifted me and others a smile.
About the illustrations
The illustrations are taken from my photos of my mother’s daily ‘creations’ that became more and more bizarre and often amusing as mum's dementia progressed.
Maggie’s special friend Joyce has dementia. Sometimes when Maggie visits Joyce forgets things but then amazingly and wonderfully something special happens that makes them smile. Based on the author’s experience with her mother Joyce the book reminds us that special joyful moments are possible for everyone, even those with advanced dementia, and those that care for them, when we find ways to see them.
A gently amusing story to start conversations with young children about the unpredictable effects of memory loss on people they might know that stars Joyce’s special creations and ways of thinking.
Suitable for children from 3 years of age
The book and more information will available on Amazon.com in October 2023.
All profits from the sale of the book will be donated to Dementia Australia: a registered charity.
