Elsewhere
Content : Together facing Grandpa's Alzheimer’s.
A sensitive and poetic picture book about memory and love.
A little girl tells the story of her grandfather’s life: his birth, his meeting with her grandmother, the birth of her mother, then her own — all the way to the arrival of Alzheimer’s disease, which will shake the entire family...
Elsewhere is a heartfelt book that gently explores Alzheimer’s disease through the eyes of a little girl.
With simple words and touching poetry, this album illustrates the slow fading of the mind, while preserving deep tenderness for the one who drifts elsewhere.
The illustrations, created using linocut, follow a minimalist and evolving style: geometric shapes that subtly transform throughout the story, visually echoing the progression of the disease. Through this technique, each image pulses with life, infusing the narrative with a unique intensity that evokes both the fragility and the richness of life.
A committed book: For every copy sold, €0.50 will be donated to France Alzheimer, an association that actively supports families and research in the fight against this disease. An album to be shared — to talk about memory, love, and the unbreakable bond between generations.
Early reviews: “An original work to introduce the topic of Alzheimer’s disease.” A beautiful portrayal of family and intergenerational bonds — a core value of our association. — France Alzheimer
“Touching and meaningful for children. It opens a window into the richness of generational worlds.”
— Dr. T. Krouch, child psychiatrist
About the author-illustrator: Children’s author and illustrator, Flo Kaban is passionate about her craft. She enjoys exploring a wide range of techniques and themes. Her artistic motto: “nature – color – dreamlike worlds.” She illustrates for children’s publishing and the press, and also leads art workshops for both children and seniors. Deeply committed to the subjects she tackles, she is also the author of the novel I Will Be a Mom! Endometriosis, IVF, Adoption. Elsewhere is her third children’s book.
