Why does Grandma walk like that? Why does Grandpa forget my name? Why do we have to be so quiet at her house now?
Pockets Of Why is a growing series of picture books that helps you answer the hard questions about aging, honestly and gently, so nobody has to be scared of getting older.
Why The Series Exists
Children Notice Everything
Kids see the walker. They notice the shaky hands and the naps and the way you talk more slowly to Grandpa now. They notice when the whole family gets quiet.
When nobody explains it, children fill in the blanks themselves. Usually with something worse than the truth.
Every book in this series starts with one real question a child has asked about an aging grandparent. One question, one book, one answer a four year old can carry around with them. No sugar coating. No fear either.
Because the part of them that loves you doesn’t change.
Start With The Question Your Child Asked
Every book answers one. Pick the one you are dealing with right now.
- “Why does Grandma use that walker?”
- “Why did Grandpa forget my name?” (Coming Soon)
- “Why is Grandma living with us now?” (Coming Soon)
- “Why can’t Grandpa play with me anymore?” (Coming Soon)
- “Why do we have to visit the hospital?” (Coming Soon)
- “Why is everybody sad?” (Coming Soon)
The Books
Grandma Rosie And The Silver Walker
“Why does Grandma use that walker?” After a fall, Grandma Rosie gets a shiny
new helper, and her granddaughter learns that a walker is not a sad thing.
Ages 4 to 8. 48 pages.
Grandma Rosie And The Silver Walker
“Why does Grandma use that walker?” After a fall, Grandma Rosie gets a shiny
new helper, and her granddaughter learns that a walker is not a sad thing.
Ages 4 to 8. 48 pages.
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- Download the PDF coloring book here.
- See the FREE full color flip book here.
How The Series Works
One Question. One Book.
We do not try to explain all of aging in one story. Each book takes a single question, sits with it, and answers it in a way a young child can actually hold on to.
The stories are quiet on purpose. No emergencies, no lessons at the end, no character who has to be brave. Just a child, a grandparent, and one thing that finally makes sense.
For The Grownups
Not Sure How To Start The Conversation?
Get our free one page guide, “What To Say When Your Child Asks About Grandma.” Ten common questions kids ask about aging grandparents, with a simple answer for each one.
We will also let you know when the next book comes out.
What’s Coming
The Series Keeps Growing
We are working on the next books now, covering memory changes, hospital visits, and what happens when a grandparent moves in.
Every title starts with a real question from a real child. Has your child asked you something that stopped you cold? Tell us about it. It may become the next book.