Activities for Understanding Memory and Family Love
by Fernando Jackson
🎨 Help Your Child Understand Memory Changes Through Creative Activities
When a child asks, "Why doesn't Grandpa remember my name?" parents often struggle to find the right words. Benjamin's Coloring Adventures provides a gentle, age-appropriate way to open these difficult conversations through art, activities, and storytelling.
What's Inside:
42 engaging coloring pages featuring Benjamin and his Granddad
Therapeutic activities including mazes, matching games, and drawing prompts
Thoughtful conversation starters on every page
Special note to parents with guidance on using this book
Gentle explanations about memory changes that children can understand
Perfect For: ✓ Children ages 5-9 with grandparents experiencing memory loss ✓ Parents seeking tools to explain dementia to young children ✓ Teachers and counselors supporting students through family transitions ✓ Families wanting to maintain connection despite memory challenges
From Award-Winning Author Fernando Jackson
Written by an author who moved his own mother across the country due to dementia, this coloring book comes from real experience helping great-grandchildren understand their great-grandmother's condition. Winner of 7+ literary awards, Fernando creates resources that families actually need.
Why This Book Matters:
With over 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's and 12 million family caregivers, more children than ever are watching beloved grandparents change. This book transforms confusion into understanding, fear into compassion, and difficult moments into opportunities for connection.
Each page combines:
Simple, engaging artwork designed for young hands
Age-appropriate language about brain health and memory
Activities that process emotions through creativity
Prompts that encourage family conversation
Companion to Benjamin's Special Memories
This activity book pairs perfectly with the award-winning story book "Benjamin's Special Memories: A Story of Love and Understanding" (sold separately). Together, they provide a complete toolkit for families navigating dementia with young children.
What Parents Are Saying:
"Finally, a resource that helps my child understand what's happening with Grandpa without being scared or confused."
Educational & Therapeutic
Developed with compassion and tested with real families, this coloring book serves as:
A conversation starter during difficult transitions
A calming activity for emotional processing
A way to spend quality time with grandparents
A tool for maintaining family bonds
Also Available in Spanish
Looking for recursos en español? Visit jackson-bookstore.com for bilingual options.
Perfect Gift for Families Navigating Memory Loss
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, or caregiver, this book provides the tools you need to help children understand, cope, and continue loving family members through memory changes.
Order your copy today and give your child the gift of understanding.
Creating children's books that build bridges of understanding between generations and cultures.
Jackson Family Books specializes in award-winning children's literature that tackles important family topics with warmth, sensitivity, and hope. Founded by author Fernando Jackson, our bookstore focuses on stories that help families navigate challenges together—from Alzheimer's awareness to intergenerational bonding. Our bilingual approach serves both English and Spanish-speaking families, providing essential resources for over 6 million families affected by memory-related conditions. Each book is crafted to spark meaningful conversations, build empathy in young hearts, and celebrate the enduring power of family love. Our festival-winning titles prove that children's literature can be both entertaining and transformative.
by Fernando L Jackson
by Fernando L Jackson
by Fernando Jackson
Join 6-year-old Benjamin and his beloved Grandpa on a heartwarming adventure through the power of memories and love.
When Grandpa begins to forget things due to Alzheimer's, Benjamin discovers that love, patience, and creativity can help keep their special bond strong. Through sunny park visits, shared stories, and precious moments together, this touching tale shows how a grandchild's compassion can light up even the cloudiest days.
Perfect for families navigating memory challenges, this award-winning story gently introduces young readers to Alzheimer's while celebrating the unbreakable connection between generations. With over 6 million seniors living with Alzheimer's, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding, empathy, and hope.
by Fernando L Jackson