مامان بزرگ جدید

by Elisabeth Steinkellner

مادربزرگ دخترک به بیماری فراموشی دچار شده است. مادربزرگ جدید جور دیگر است. او که قبلا عاشق سفر بود حالا خانه نشین شده است، دیگر از مدل موهای عجیب و غریب دخترک ایراد نمی گیرد، و نیاز به مراقبت دائمی دارد چون ممکن است به خودش صدمه بزند

Genres: Picture Books, Family, Childrens

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Elisabeth Steinkellner wuchs im südlichen Niederösterreich auf. Lange Zeit wünschte sie sich nichts sehnlicher, als Zirkusartistin zu werden. Als sie zwölf war und ihre Eltern immer noch keine Anstalten machten, sie in einer Kompanie unterzubringen, änderte sie ihre Pläne und wollte fortan Schriftstellerin werden. Oder Meeresbiologin. Oder Schaufensterdekorateurin. Nach dem Abitur kam es anders: Sie absolvierte eine Ausbildung zur Sozialpädagogin und ein Studium der Kultur- und Sozialanthropologie in Wien. Nebenbei entdeckte sie die Faszination des Zirkus von Neuem, schwamm in verschiedenen Meeren und dekorierte statt Schaufenstern ihre häufig wechselnden Wohnungen. Nur die Lust am Schreiben will sich in nichts anderes verwandeln lassen und begleitet sie bis heute - zieht immer wieder an ihrem Rockzipfel, schlüpft mitunter nachts unter ihre Decke und hätte am liebsten ihre ungeteilte Aufmerksamkeit.

Elisabeth Steinkellners Arbeiten wurden u.a. mit dem Hans-im-Glück-Preis, dem Mira-Lobe-Stipendium und dem Feldkircher Lyrikpreis ausgezeichnet. Ihre Bücher sind bisher in acht Sprachen erschienen.

Reviews

[سیده فاطمه مطهری · Rating 3 out of 5]

قصه‌ای مناسب برای کودکانی که پدربزرگ یا مادربزرگ مبتلا به آلزایمر دارند

[Shadi · Rating 5 out of 5]

خیلی دوسش داشتم🥹سال پیش وقتی مامانبزرگم فوت شد اینو خربدم انگار ناخواسته با دیدن تصویر روی جلد این حس میکردم مادربزرگی دارم،اما احساس خیامت میکردم بخونم. اسم مامان بزرگ جدید بهم ابن حس و میداد،و امروز خوندم و فهمیدم جدید بودنش ی مفهوم دیگه‌ای داره.خیلی خوب بود.

[Farjaneh_ · Rating 4 out of 5]

هو النور
کتاب صوتی رو از نوار گوش دادم، قشنگ بود اما دوست داشتم تصاویر کتاب رو هم ببینم.
۵خرداد ۱۴۰۳

[Beverly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the story, but was not impressed by the drab illustrations.

[Benjamin Elliott · Rating 4 out of 5]

The description says that this is a book about dementia, but the way it is presented in the story makes it seem much more like the Granny had a stroke. It's still a good book for helping a child process something that has happened to their aging grandparents or someone else they love, but if you are looking specifically for a book that deals with dementia there are others that provide more details or do more to depict the degenerative nature of the disease. This one is more of a before/after situation (like if they had had a stroke), but the other things the child has to deal with and their emotions presented in the story feel true.

[Mandy Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an ok book. I probably wouldn't use this book as a read aloud, but I think it would be a good book to have in my library since some kids might be able to relate to this book because they might have family members who are different because of an illness and it would be nice for them to get to read about it. I would say this would be a good book for 2nd-4th grade.

[Axl Mendoza · Rating 4 out of 5]

"My New Granny" by Elisabeth Steinkellner is a powerful and compassionate mirror book for children who have grandparents with Alzheimer’s, making it a wonderful tool to explain a difficult concept in an age-appropriate way. I connected deeply with the story, as I have a grandparent who experienced Alzheimer’s, and it beautifully reflects the emotions and challenges of that experience.

[Caitlyn]

People get older. It is a part of life. I liked this book because the girl was old enough to know that her grandmother was changing, but she embraced it and allowed her grandmother to still be loved all the same.

[معصومه توکلی · Rating 4 out of 5]

عنوان ترجمه ی فارسی:
مامان بزرگ جدید

[Joy Schmidt · Rating 5 out of 5]

A simple story told from a child's perspective about her grandmother with dementia.

[Zahra tavakoli · Rating 3 out of 5]

تصویرگری خیلی خوبی دارد و به نظرم انتخاب رنگ‌ها هم با حال و هوای داستان تناسب دارد.

[Jessica Haight · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fini doesn't understand what's happening to her granny. She used to make a fuss over Fini's unusual hairdos, and they would always do grandmotherly things together, like walk to the pond to feed the ducks. Granny was an amazing cook. She liked to travel, and then make delicious exotic dishes for her family. But, after a trip to the hospital, everything changed. Now, Granny loves Fini's fun hairdos, and she would rather eat the breadcrumbs than feed them to the ducks. And, as for cooking, it's definitely out of the question. Fini has no idea what's going on. The sudden change in personality seems so strange. Soon Granny moves into her house, and Fini can't believe how bizarre her behavior is. One day, Fini's mom asks her to keep an eye on Granny. Fini leaves her alone for just a minute, and when she returns, she finds Granny snoozing under the kitchen table. What will her mom think when she finds out? Why is Granny acting so strange? What insight will the visiting nurse, Agatha, paint into the picture? You will have to pick up this unique children's picture book to find out!

I loved this story. This book is an excellent read for kids who have grandparents living with dementia. It opens up conversations about growing older, which leads to understanding and acceptance of change. The illustrations are lovely, and the story calls to mind all of the wonderful things grandmothers bring to the table.

[Erik This Kid Reviews Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fini loved being with her old Granny. They fed the ducks together and when Granny traveled, she’d send postcards. Granny made the BEST foods too. Granny went to the hospital and when she came back, she was “new Granny.” Now she does things like she wants to eat the bread that was for the ducks, she turns the stove on to warm her hands, not to cook, and she can’t travel. She has to move in with Fini and her parents because she needs to be watched now. Fini likes her new Granny, but she is kind of upset that she has to help take care of Granny instead of Granny taking care of her, and gets fed up with it.

This book has a great story. Granny has dementia and a lot of kids don’t understand this subject. I got this book just as my great-grandfather started to get sick. I didn’t understand why he was doing some of the things he was and my parents told me it was dementia. I showed my mom this book and she got the book for our family to read together. I like how the book tells kids that the person going through this is still the same person, only a bit different. Besides the great, meaningful story, the illustrations are magnificent. I love how they are drawn. I especially like how Granny looks the same but just acts different.

[Patricia Tilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Elisabeth Steinkellner has written a touching and empathetic story about an aging grandparent who is suffering from dementia. She realistically captures Fini’s confusion about the changes that occur when her Granny is diagnosed with dementia. But Fini learns to love and accept the changes of her new Granny. With the growing number of older adults affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, this is a helpful resource for children. The author is from Austria and the book has been translated into English by Connie Straddling Morby.

Michael Roher’s illustrations have an Austrian flavor. His technique is unusual and he offered to share his process. ”I used colored ink (fine-pen and marker) as well as red and brown pencils and pastels,” says Roher. “For some surfaces I used a monoprint-technique to create interesting structures. I used a roll to apply the color (water-soluble color for linoleum-prints) on the paper, cut out the pieces I needed and glued them onto my pictures.” His illustrations are unique, warm and show compassion among the characters.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a marvelous resource for parents looking for helping in explaining Alzheimer's. Fini's old granny never understood Fini's interesting hairstyle choices but she was a great cook and loved to travel sending Fini lots of postcards. Then came the day Granny went into the hospital and came out...different. "New" Granny adores Fini's hair and uses the stove, not to cook with, but to warm her hands. Fini's parents tell her that she must help keep track of Granny which Fini fails to do. Angry and frustrated, Fini shouts at her parents and Granny that Granny should be taking care of herself. Once a proper caregiver comes to help, Fini begins to see how she can help Granny and the family by doing small tasks and begins to forge a new relationship with her beloved Granny.

Joanna K. Fabicon, Los Angeles Public Library, reviewed this book for the School Library Journal and said, "The sepia pages and illustrations allude to fading but still precious memories..." which is so well put I thought I'd quote her. Recommended.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fini's granny loves to travel and cook exotic dishes for her family. Then one day Granny changes. She stays home and doesn't do the things she used to. She moves in with Fini's family and they have to keep an eye on her. Granny has changed but they come to appreciate Granny as she is now.

This is a sad book, but one that I am sure many families can relate to. I think it is a beautifully told and illustrated tale and will tug at your heart.

[kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very gentle look at Alzheimer's, from a child's point of view.

Honestly, I'm amazed I'm not in tears.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great picture book for families dealing with dementia

[Sue Mosher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Touching story of a grandmother with dementia and how the family adjusts to having her live with them.