Books published by publisher A.C. and Christie A. Engelfried

Alzheimer's disease not only affects the life of the person with the diagnosis, but also the caregiver's life and the family's life. The one group we rarely think about or talk about is the lives of our precious children. They too are impacted when a parent, grandparent or relative is struggling with an incurable memory related condition. It is confusing for adults when someone they know is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, but still look and act healthy. Imagine how a child might think or feel. Sheltering children by excluding them from conversations and by not educating them about the disease is doing our children a great disservice. We want our children to live in knowledge rather than in fear and confusion. "Helping Children Understand Alzheimer's Disease" addresses these issues and more.

"Lucky, the Little Monkey" is a story about Faith, Hope, Friendship, and the Power of Community." A sequel to "Elephants Never Forget...Daisy's Story", it is written for teenagers and adults. After learning about the death of his beloved friend, Daisy, from Alzheimer's disease, Lucky transforms his grief into action and advocacy. Lucky, the little monkey, along with Faith, Daisy's daughter, and Dr. Hope, Daisy's doctor, go on a mission to educate and raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease within the community of Peaceful Valley to make it a better place for all of its inhabitants. Through this book, it is my hope to educate, to raise awareness, and to stimulate thought-provoking conversations and ideas about a community approach to fighting Alzheimer's disease.

"Red Ant...Tapping for Joy" is a book about a red ant who is mad and angry because the heavy rains washed her village away. Then along came a blue butterfly who was on a mission to find joy before the season was over. In spite of his mission and Red Ants anger, Blue stopped to take the time to help. All the ants were grateful for Blue's thoughtfulness and kindness. Red Ant...Tapping for Joy is the fourth book in the Blue Butterfly...Looking for Joy series. It is a book written to teach children about feelings and social skills and to teach children that it is o.k. to be different.

"Yellow Bee...Buzzing for Joy" is a story about a yellow bee who is annoyed and upset because she lost her stinger. Then along came a little blue butterfly who was on a mission to find joy before the season was over. Blue stopped to help and became a true friend and helper. Yellow Bee...Buzzing for Joy is the second book in the Blue Butterfly...Looking for Joy series. It is a book written to teach children about feelings and social skills and to teach children that it is o.k. to be different.

"Black Cricket...Chirping for Joy" is a story about a black cricket who is sad, depressed, and alone because he lost his chirp. Then along came a blue butterfly who was on a mission to find joy... before the season was over. Blue stopped to help and showed all the crickets being kind, considerate, respectful, and helpful to others brings happiness and joy. Black Cricket...Chirping for Joy is the fifth book in the Blue Butterfly...Looking for Joy series. It is a book written to teach children about feelings and social skills and to teach children that it is o.k. to be different.