WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING by Arthur A. Levine. Illustrated by Katie Kath.

What a Beautiful Morning by Arthur A. Levine isn't your stereotypical fall book. There are no pumpkins, apples, or leaf piles. However, several of the pictures are composed of fall scenes and colors, and the story is about beginning a new season in a grandfather and grandson's life. Even though the book doesn't come straight out and mention the words Alzheimer's disease, it's very clear that the grandfather is suffering from it. Routines are changing and the grandfather gets confused very easily. In spite of this, there is one thing that helps him to break through the confusion and enter life again...songs.

Sometimes books can help us explain to our kids about changes in our lives. If you are in a season of life where you need one to help explain about Alzheimer's, this is a good one!