Newspaper Hats
Newspaper Hats by Phil Cummings is an illustrated book published by Charlesbridge Publishing on October 11, 2016. This 32-page work presents a touching story centered on Georgie, who visits her Grandpa at a retirement home. As he struggles with memory loss, Georgie finds ways to connect with him, ultimately discovering a shared memory involving newspaper hats, which they create together.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family and multigenerational relationships, particularly in the context of Alzheimer’s disease. The beautifully illustrated pages capture the nuances of memory loss from a child’s perspective, offering a poignant look at emotions and feelings associated with such experiences. The story concludes on a hopeful note, emphasizing companionship and the enduring bonds of love.
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A touching, age-appropriate and uplifting story about a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
Georgie visits her Grandpa at the retirement home where he lives, but he doesn’t always remember who she is. Georgie sits with him as he sifts painstakingly through his remaining memories, finding points of commonality and companionship, until they come to a memory of her—and of newspaper hats, which Grandpa still remembers how to make! Together, they fold enough for all his friends.
Touching moments in this beautifully-illustrated book portray the difficulties and nuances of memory loss from a child’s perspective, and an uplifting ending leaves readers with hope. A poignant and age-appropriate story about a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
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