Dánial Hoydal, Annika Øyrabø (ill.)

Granddad and I and Granddad

Genre: Children’s fiction
Category: Picture Book age 4+
Publisher: Bókadeild Føroya Lærarafelags
Year: 2022
Pages: 32
ISBN: 978-99972-0-842-2
English sample translation available

A tender and accessible picture book about dementia, memory, and the special bond between a grandparent and grandchild.

Granddad tells stories, plays with words, and always makes his grandson laugh. But gradually, small changes begin to appear. Granddad forgets things, becomes confused, and no longer finds joy in familiar routines. Sensing that something is wrong, the boy tries to understand what is happening.

With warmth, humour, and empathy, Granddad and I and Granddad addresses dementia from a child's perspective. The text and illustrations balance lightness and sadness, creating a moving story about love, loss, and the moments of connection that remain even as memories begin to fade.

Dánial Hoydal (b. 1976) is a Faroese children's author. In recent years, he has written three acclaimed children’s books exploring how illness and mental health challenges affect children and family life.

Awards and nominations: Westnordic Council's Children's and Youth Literature Award winner 2022; Nordic Council’s Children’s and Young People’s Literature Prize nominee 2022

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