Loop the Loop

Reach for this book when your child is processing a grandparent figure's transition to a nursing home or struggling with the physical changes of an aging friend. It provides a beautiful model for maintaining a connection when circumstances change, showing that the heart of a friendship remains even when the setting or the person's memory shifts. Anne Margaret and her elderly neighbor, Mrs. Loftus, share a bond built on humor and yo-yo tricks. When Mrs. Loftus moves to a nursing home and begins to experience memory loss, the story honestly depicts the confusion a child might feel while emphasizing that love is expressed through continued presence and play. It is a gentle, realistic guide for children ages 5 to 9 on navigating the bittersweet nature of growing older.