Everyone in the neighborhood has noticed that something is different.  Flowers are growing everywhere – even under the city’s “No Planting” sign.  But who is planting the seeds?  This is the delightful story of a grandmother who loves “the good Earth,” the gardening wisdom she shares with her granddaughter, and the comical antics of her pet dog.

This read aloud kit includes 2 copies of A Sidewalk Garden, plus a Care Partner’s Guide to assist home-based partner reading. Information is provided on reading aloud as a preserved ability in dementia with emphasis on the cognitive, emotional and social benefits realized when an individual with dementia reads a story aloud, book in hand, partnered with a family member or care partner.  The Guide lists recommendations on how to use the book’s unique features to support active participation, and to foster a sense of relaxation, enjoyment and connection.

Some packets of seeds, a frisky little dog, and some grandmotherly wisdom brings joy to an urban neighborhood.  Themes of kindness, community, and intergenerational connection will resonate with older adults.   A Sidewalk Garden trivia page is also included to extend conversation.