這本詩意般的繪本,以一位孩子的視角,回憶自己與祖母共度的點點滴滴。祖母因為失智症,慢慢忘記事情,而孫子卻記得並願意把記憶留住。書中呈現失智症的溫柔,而非它的黑暗、悲傷,用孩子的純真面對失智疾病,讓讀者理解忘記不是故意的。
插畫家Raquel Catalina 的插畫夢幻、柔和,把記憶畫成漂浮的影像、物品、場景,讓失智的「缺失」變成詩意的空白,充滿象徵的意象。
看完本書,心裡暖暖的。故事雖然談的是失智症,但並不沉重,反而像是被小孩牽著手,看著一幕幕回憶慢慢飄回來。
最打動我的是,小孫子用自己的方式守護記憶,祖母忘了沒關係,他記得就好。那份單純的陪伴,比任何治療都有力量。
想到失智的家母過世前也是忘東忘西,但只要有人陪著、笑著重複回答,她就開心極了!
其實,愛有時候很簡單,就是不厭其煩地陪伴與敍說!---FROM 張湘君教授
A poignant story full of love and gentle humour to help young children understand dementia.
George's granny is quite forgetful. Sometimes, she can't even remember George's name. But George doesn't mind. Together they play in the garden, dance, and share chocolate biscuits. Granny might not always remember the little things, but George knows she loves him more than words can say.
A celebration of the unforgettable love between a grandparent and grandchild, proving that even though the mind can sometimes forget, the heart will always remember.
This is a topical and timely story from bestselling and award-winning writer, Jeanne Willis. Beautiful artwork from Spanish talent, Raquel Catalina, brings this heartfelt tale to life with tenderness and warmth.



