Product Description

What's a stroke?" "Why can't Grandpa move his arm?" "Why does he seem so different?" "Will he get better?" "Why did this have to happen to my grandpa?" "Who will take care of him?" Ryan loves spending Saturdays with his Grandpa, riding in the truck, stopping at Morrie's Diner for breakfast,and fishing on Hall Lake. But when his grandfather has a stroke, everythingsuddenly changes. Now Ryan is confused and scared. He's worried about his grandfather. And he missed the special bond they shared. My Grandpa Had a Stroke is a complete resource for families with young children. Offering honest and age-appropriate information about strokes, this gentle story also addresses the many feelings children face, and helps them adjust whilefinding new ways to maintain those special family bonds. A comprehensive Note to Parents provides additional guidance, information, and resources.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1015779 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04-20
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .10" h x 8.00" w x 10.00" l, .27 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 31 pages

From Booklist
Ryan loves spending Saturdays fishing with his grandfather. But when Grandpa suffers a stroke, everything changes. Step-by-step, the book shows children in the same situation what they might expect. Ryan first sees Grandpa in the hospital, sleepy, disoriented, and unable to move the left side of his body. A stint in rehab helps, but after the therapists do all they can, Grandpa must move to Ryan's house. Throughout, Ryan wants to help, but there's no denying his fear and upset. The book, illustrated in soft-edged watercolors, ends on a hopeful note, as Ryan and his grandfather are able to go fishing once more, albeit with Grandpa in his wheelchair. With quiet prose, this covers most of the emotional and practical hurdles faced by both patient and child. There is even a moment when Grandpa calls a woman "Fatty," and Mom explains that stroke patients sometimes say inappropriate things. A three-page note for parents gives solid, helpful advice about talking with children about strokes. A sad but useful book. Cooper, Ilene