Opal's Gift

Have you ever had a thought and it left your head? What if you had a whole story disappear from memory? Opal loved stories until one day she couldn't remember any of them. This story is a picture book about a little girl named Opal who loved everything about stories. She loved to read stories. She loved to listen to stories. But above all, she loved to tell stories. One day, Opal heard a story that was so good she wanted to tell everyone she knew. But when she tried retelling her story, Opal couldn't remember it. At first, she thought something was wrong, but she would later realize that she had a special gift to give others. This children's book can be used as a tool to introduce young children to the concept of Dementia as their grandparents and other loved ones begin to age. It is a charming, heart-warming story that discusses a difficult and confusing subject that can be used by parents and teachers in a light-hearted way.