








Georgianna Goes to the Zoo
A gentle, funny picture book that helps kids understand memory changes in someone they love. When a day at the underwater zoo goes sideways, Georgianna uses her “Mabel Moments” (validation, redirection, connection) to turn mix-ups into giggles and keep Grandma Mabel close.
Ages: 4–8
Great for: families, classrooms, counseling, support groups
A gentle, funny picture book that helps kids understand memory changes in someone they love. When a day at the underwater zoo goes sideways, Georgianna uses her “Mabel Moments” (validation, redirection, connection) to turn mix-ups into giggles and keep Grandma Mabel close.
Ages: 4–8
Great for: families, classrooms, counseling, support groups
Georgianna and Grandma Mabel are off to the zoo—until expectations collide with reality. When Grandma gets confused, Georgianna follows her Mabel Moments: she validates feelings, redirects with play, and stays connected with love.
This hopeful story gives grown-ups language to guide tricky moments and gives kids a model for empathy when memory changes show up at home.
What’s inside
Age-appropriate language about memory changes
Practical “Mabel Moments” kids can copy
Discussion prompts & caregiver tips
Book details
Picture book • ~32 pages • 8.5" x 8.5"
Watercolor-style illustrations