Mr Dekker Bounces Back

By Gillian Crighton

Mr. Dekker Bounces Back is a heartwarming picture book about friendship, hope and the power of encouragement.

When Nathan's dear friend, Mr Dekker, has a stroke, everything changes. Determined to help him find his smile again, Nathan sets off on a magical adventure that celebrates courage, resilience and the importance of never giving up.

Written by retired physiotherapist Gillian Crighton, this beautifully illustrated story gently helps children understand stroke recovery while encouraging meaningful conversations about empathy, kindness and the many ways we can support someone we love.

Perfect for families, classrooms, libraries and healthcare settings, Mr Dekker Bounces Back is an uplifting story for children aged 4 to 11 that reminds us all that even when life changes, hope, determination and friendship can help us move forward.

A story children will love and adults will treasure reading aloud.

One of the few picture books written to help young children understand stroke recovery through a gentle, hopeful story.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1807250938
• ISBN13: 9781807250935
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Cambridge Book Publishing
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 3 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7