Tide
Author: Clare Helen Welsh
, Illustrator: Ashling Lindsay
£6.99
In stock
Buy from Bookshop.orgGrandad doesn’t remember things like he used to. But I love him as much as I always have. And I know that he loves me.
A story about families, laughter, and how we can help a loved one with dementia live well.
"A beautifully illustrated story, helping to explain and give greater understanding of dementia to young people."
"A carefully crafted tale about the relationship between grandparent & grandchild but #TheTide by @ClareHelenWelsh also touches upon memory loss using a gentle metaphor of the ebbing tide. An emotive story beautifully illustrated by @AshlingLindsay who never fails to deliver"
"The Tide is up there as one of the most heartwarming books I've seen. If you're looking for a book to explain families, growing older & living with dementia in the most child-friendly & resonating way, this is the book you need. Perfect for use throughout the primary school."
""The way Clare has handled her subject is perfect - the analogy of memory ebbing like the tide is so powerful and a brilliant way of broaching the subject with children... The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous too - Ashling is one of my favourites!"
"This story is all about family, with lyrical text and beautiful illustrations, it's a compassionate book. Perfect for children who have a loved one with dementia."
Meet the author
Clare Helen Welsh
Clare is a former primary school teacher, turned children’s writer, and is a passionate advocate for mental health. She is delighted that her books mean she can continue to inspire children to love la…
Meet the illustrator
Ashling Lindsay
Ashling Lindsay is an illustrator and storyteller from Belfast, Northern Ireland. New to the picture book world, her debut work has already been nominated for the prestigious CILIP Kate Greenaway Illu…
