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An inspirational story about a child's compassionate relationship with Poppy, a grandfather who has dementia. Told through the eyes of the child, this sweet, gentle story is both heartwarming and informative. The disease of dementia, including Alzheimer's Disease, is not just about memory loss, and impacts entire families. I'll Remember, Poppy is a beautiful way to help children understand dementia and how they can play a role in caregiving. ""I've given this book to friends and relatives, and they have shared it with children of all ages. I'll Remember, Poppy has helped us to discuss how we can best care for our loved one."" (Caregiver of a parent who has Alzheimer's Disease.) ""I'm so glad I found a book that shows how a child might feel as adults care for a loved one with dementia. My granddaughter reads it over and over."" The author, Anne O'Brien Carelli, PhD, is the author of middle grade and picture books and provides valuable information about dementia in an Author's Note for families and caregivers. (Also available in Spanish.) www.anneobriencarelli.com

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"""Sensitive and moving"" ""A gentle introduction to the impact of dementia and the role children can play as caregivers."" ""Compassionate and effective. A vital resource as a child instinctively shows the right things to say and do with a grandpa who has Alzheimer's Disease."" ""Told from the child's perspective, this lovely book will help children see they can still be part of the affected person's life in a meaningful way."""

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Anne O'Brien Carelli is the author nonfiction books for adults and Middle Grade and Picture Books for children. She completed a PhD in Psychology of the Gifted and lives in the middle of three mountain ranges in upstate New York. If she has any free time she's working with resettled refugee children, quilting, and researching her latest novel at historical sites and museums. www.anneobriencarelli.com www.aminasnewfriends.com

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