Grandpa Monty's Muddles

by Marta Zafrilla, Miguel Ángel Díez (Illustrations)

Un cuento que con ternura y sentido del humor, trata el Alzheimer y demencia senil, desde el cariño y la comprension como la mejor manera de sobrellevar esta dolencia. ¿Que mejor apoyo que la ayuda de un nieto travieso a su querido abuelito?

In this tale, the problem of memory loss is seen from a humorous perspective, since a smile is always the best solution.

Lexile 940L

Genres: Picture Books, Spanish Literature, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2012

About the author

Marta Zafrilla Díaz nació en abril de 1982 en Murcia. Se licenció en 2004 en Publicidad y Relaciones Públicas por la Universidad de Murcia con Premio Extraordinario Fin de Carrera. Se diplomó en Estudios Avanzados con el trabajo de investigación "Aproximación al concepto de turismo. Introducción a la promoción turística", tras disfrutar de una beca Erasmus de Tercer Ciclo en Oporto. También ha realizado estudios de Antropología Cultural en la UNED, así como de Diseño Gráfico, Ilustración y Marketing. Su primer libro de poemas, Toma sostenida, obtuvo el Premio Autora revelación 2006 de la Región de Murcia. A este siguieron los poemarios El suicidio de los relojes, Premio Creajoven 2005, y Pecios, Premio Molajoven 2006. A continuación logró el Premio Gran Angular de Literatura Juvenil 2007 con la novela Mensaje cifrado, editada por SM, y que fue incluida en la lista de honor de los Premios CCEI 2008. También ganó el Premio Ciudad de Getafe con Guijarros. Ha publicado relatos en revistas nacionales e internacionales, y en la actualidad trabaja como profesora de Educación Secundaria en la localidad murciana de Molina de Segura.

Reviews

[Alma Lectora · Rating 4 out of 5]

un libro triste ya que trata un tema muy duro. Pero que puede ayudar a los más pequeños a comprender por lo que están pasando sus abuelos si tienen este problema en casa. Así como pueden poner su granito de arena^^

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[Peacegal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Original and touching. Rarely do children's picture books address helping a grandparent with dementia--at least not in a competent and sensitive way. I wasn't a huge fan of the illustration style; the red rings on the characters' cheeks were a bit jarring.

Veg*n parents note: Whole fish and a chicken are cooked.

[Abbie Wise · Rating 5 out of 5]

I gave this book 5 stars because rather than dealing with a child with an exceptionality, it's dealing with an elder that has one. I thought it was super relatable to children who have grandparents. This is also getting five stars because I think it will help children understand certain diseases.

This book follows 7 year old Oscar as he tries to help is Grandpa who has a disease that makes him forget more and more things everyday and do things that are not normal. Rather than being scared, Oscar tries to make scrapbooks and notes to remind his Grandpa Monty understand and remember things that he is forgetting. This book is a great representation of how a child would act, and can help those that are going through similar situations. The illustrations in this book are amazing, and almost remind me of Tim Burton looking characters. They are detailed, and the colors are vibrant. The author also does a great job of capturing a childlike innocence in the face of real world problems.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Es un libro estupendo para explicar los fenómenos naturales a los más pequeños de una manera mágica para que disfruten. Las ilustraciones son mágicas.

[Jorge · Rating 1 out of 5]

Read it to my class and they did not enjoy it. The Spanish was difficult to understand for my students, for example words like "veis" and "haceis" which they are not used to. Plus not a single student liked the illustrations. A couple of students did relate it to their grandparents and how they don't remember things. They did find it a little funny but overall they did not like the book.

[Missmath144 · Rating 4 out of 5]

El abuelo Pedro viene a vivir con Oscar y su familia porque ya no puede cuidarse bien. Se olvida de como hacer varias cosas y se olvida de muchas palabras. Oscar le ayuda, caminando con él, mirando fotos de la familia y recordandole de palabras. Es un lindo libro para leer con niños que tienen parientes con falta de memoria, pues verán que esto pasa en muchas familias.

[Maeghan Nutmeg Librarian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Translated from Spanish.

Lengthy read about a grandfather starting to lose his memory (Alzheimer's?), and his grandson who tries to help him remember even the little things (words for items around the house, names of family members, not putting raw chickens in the washing machine). Sad subject matter, but told with a touch of humor and sincerity.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

the red cheeks are creepy. the book in and of itself and the rest of the illustrations are cool. totally in Spanish. good for kids going through rough times with their grandparents who are forgetting or suffering dementia or what not.

[Bethe · Rating 1 out of 5]

Bookaday #106. Goony, almost scary illustrations mar the message of family taking care of family in this book. Spain Spanish doesn't help either. Not going to order for library.

[Maryam · Rating 1 out of 5]

I agree with Bethe...creepy illustrations. My students will not like it.

[Bethany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for 5427 class

A good picture book to help young readers whose older friends and family members have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.