Amelia’s granny forgets lots of things. Little things, like where she put her glasses, and big things like people and places. But everything anyone has ever forgotten is stored in The Forgettery, and there Amelia and her granny learn the power of making memories.

Chosen by The Guardian for Book of the Month!

Filled with warmth and gentle humour, The Forgettery is a beautifully written, sensitive look at dementia and memory loss. Over 850,000 people live with dementia in the UK, which will soar to 2 million by 2051. Globally, around 50 million people live with dementia, with nearly 10 million new cases each year. Opening up discussions surrounding this challenging topic with little ones has never been more important.

Without ever explicitly mentioning dementia, The Forgettery can be enjoyed as an adventure story where children explore a fantastical world where memories can be re-discovered and revisited as well as newly made. Rachel Ip’s tender words capture the wonderful bond between grandmother and granddaughter and Laura Hughes conjures up an exciting, wonderous space where our most precious memories are stored, and the challenge of dementia can be gently explored and understood.

Gold title

• A magical imaginative adventure, touching sensitively on the experience of memory loss perfect for fans of Grandad’s Island
• Dementia has overtaken cancer and heart disease as the leading cause of death in the UK; The Forgettery is a springboard for a discussion but is much more than an issues book
• Lyrical storytelling from rising star Rachel Ip, alongside glorious artwork from Oscar’s Book Prize 2018 winner Laura Hughes, whose We’re Going on an Egg Hunt series has sold over 250K copies
• A magical and delightful story that will appeal to all – Rachel Ip tackles a challenging subject with humour and sensitivity

Competition: grandad island;grandma bird;invisible string;how to babysit a;grandma;grandad;storm whale;the bear and the piano;The World Made a Rainbow;If All the World Were. by;benji davies;oliver jeffers;lee wildish;jean reagan;david litchfield;michelle robinson;eoin mclaughlin