Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge

by Mem Fox

Book Overview

In this very special story, Wilfrid Gordon helps his 96-year-old friend, Miss Nancy, regain some of her memories. Beloved Australian author Mem Fox wrote Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge in the hope of bringing children and the elderly together and it remains a modern-day classic, used in homes, classrooms and even training sessions for volunteers who work with the elderly.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 091629126X
• ISBN13: 9780916291266
• Release Date: September 1985
• Publisher: Kane/Miller Book Publishers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 9.3" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Feel good

This book is appropriate for any age to remember what is really important. Never underestimate the power of a child's imagination.

Wonderful Book - Not a Good Alzheimer's Lesson

This book is a beautiful story with a wonderful ending, but not if you are trying to teach kids about what it means to have Alzheimer's Disease. I see this book mentioned quite a bit when exploring children's books on this disease. In the story, the boy successfully finds the woman's memory and she returns to her old self. This might send the wrong message to a child trying to understand why their grandparent doesn't remember them; they might think they can return his or her memory. I love this book, and would recommend it to anyone, but I would not recommend it as a teaching tool for kids on Alzheimer's Disease.

I LOVE Wilfred Gordon!

No matter how many times I read "Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge" by Julie Vivas, this book never fails to touch something deep inside my heart. It's about a little boy who lives next to a retirement home and his friendship with the people who live there. We get to see these elderly people in a little boy's eyes. And the thoughtful illustrations by Mem Fox show us quite clearly. (I love the illustrations) The touching and simple relationship between Wilfred Gordon and Miss Nancy is poignant to the core. Wilfred Gordon's desire to revive Miss Nancy's lost memory is sweet and absolutely delightful. It's a great story to share with children about memories and Alzheimer's disease. The world seems a much friendlier place through a child's eyes. Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge is a fantastic book for all ages!

The bonds of friendship among young and old

This beutifully illustrated book is a portrayal of the bonds of friendship and understanding that flourish between young children and elderly people. The story is simple, and in many ocassions written in rhyme, yet it deals with wonderful and complicated feelings and the view of these feelings when your a child and when you've walked for a while longer on this earth. A beautiful story for young and old!

Bridging the gap

A child's simplicity in understanding an issue that complicates the lives of so many. This is truly a treasure of a story that will appeal to both young and old. As the daughter of an aging parent with a growing memory problem, Mem Fox's story deeply moved me to buy a copy for each of my family members. What a wonderful gift and I am so thankful that a young co-worker shared this book with me. Anyone who has an aging parent or works with our elderly will benefit from this story.

Another book that brought tears to my eyes!

This book is a great way to explain to a young child about the process of aging. My father-in-law is a victim of Alzheimer's. My son and I visit him once a week. To say the least this book is a tender way of showing how the aging live in a world of lost memory and what brings that memory back to life. Something as simple as a shell or a song. A book that should be read by old and young.