Phyllis & Grace

Nigel Gray is the author of many much-loved and award-winning picture books; winner of the Prix Chronos, shortlisted for the Smarties Prize, German Book Award, Mother Goose Award, and much more. He lives in Australia.Bethan Welby lives in Devon, UK. A graduate of the MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art, her debut picture book THE AFTER CHRISTMAS TREE was longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Award.

'Young children visiting a relative with Alzheimer’s or memory loss will appreciate this sensitive and surprisingly uplifting story.’ Daily Mail;'The text is very sensitive, capturing all the warmth of the friendship while gently depicting the progression of Phyllis’ dementia. Bethan Welby’s illustrations match it perfectly, so that we see Phyllis through Grace’s eyes, sometimes laughing, sometimes quiet, sometimes sad, but always a true friend. It’s a book that will help children understand the realities of dementia and provide opportunities for discussion, but it’s also the story of two individuals and their relationship.' Books for Keeps;‘Together words and pictures beautifully document the progression of dementia and how it might appear, from a young child’s viewpoint. A book for adults and children to share and discuss as gently as it’s presented by its creators.’ Red Reading Hub