I'll Hold Your Hand So You Won't Fall: A Child's Guide to Parkinson's Disease
Grade 2-4–Ali's father, Muhammad Ali, suffers from Parkinson's disease, and she answers questions children may have about the illness. She demystifies some of the more obvious symptoms, like shaking, trouble walking, and slurred speech, and also explains more puzzling or unseen symptoms such as sleep disorders, depression, and masked face, in which the patient cannot display expressions. The text is well written and basic, without being oversimplified, and the layout is clever. Each verso includes large-print type for children, advice for adults for speaking with their child, and related facts. It faces a full-color photo with colored-pencil enhancements that complements the comfortable nature of the writing. Terms are explained as they appear in the text. A short CD-ROM of the author introducing the book and its contents is included. An excellent overview written in an approachable style that will be reassuring to young readers.–Christine A. Moesch, City of Tonawanda Public Library, NYCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.