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Arthur and his cars (reading book)

$24.95 CAD

A read-aloud book designed for older adults living with cognitive impairment, following Arthur's memories of iconic cars from 1957 to 2007 through simple text and illustrated pages.

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Arthur et ses voitures is a read-aloud book designed specifically for older adults living with cognitive impairment. Written by Nancy Mbatika and published by Éditions Cha Cha Cha, it follows Arthur through five decades of personal memories tied to the iconic cars he owned between 1957 and 2007.

The text uses short sentences and simple vocabulary to support comfortable, fluid reading. The airy layout reduces visual fatigue, and each page includes reminiscence questions and reading tips to help caregivers spark meaningful conversation during the activity. Developed and tested with families and healthcare professionals. Printed in Quebec.

  • Arthur et ses voitures is suitable for older adults living with cognitive impairment who have an interest in cars, travel, or personal history from the mid-20th century.
  • Arthur et ses voitures is suitable for family caregivers looking for a visually engaging, conversation-starting activity to share with an aging loved one.
  • Arthur et ses voitures is suitable for professional caregivers seeking a validated read-aloud tool for one-on-one or small group settings with older male residents.

Personal memories tied to meaningful objects — a first car, a family road trip, a vehicle associated with a particular chapter of life — are among the most durable forms of long-term memory. For people living with cognitive impairment, activities that tap into those specific, emotionally charged recollections can support communication, mood, and a sense of personal identity in ways that more generic activities cannot.

Arthur et ses voitures was developed with that insight in mind. The story follows a single character across five decades, using cars as anchors for personal anecdotes that mirror the kinds of memories many older adults carry. The built-in reminiscence questions give caregivers a structured way to connect Arthur's story to the person's own life, turning a reading session into a genuine moment of shared reflection. Like all books in this series, it was developed and tested with families and healthcare professionals, and printed in Quebec with attention to durability and quality.

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  • Author: Nancy Mbatika
  • Publisher: Éditions Cha Cha Cha
  • Publication year: 2024
  • Pages: 32
  • ISBN: 978-2-98223-951-7
  • Language: French only
  • Printed in Quebec
  • 32 illustrated pages following Arthur's car memories from 1957 to 2007
  • Short sentences and simple vocabulary for fluid, accessible reading
  • Airy layout designed to reduce visual fatigue
  • Built-in reminiscence questions to stimulate memory and encourage conversation
  • Reading tips included to help caregivers guide the activity
  • Developed and tested with families and healthcare professionals
  • Printed in Quebec with attention to durability and print quality
  • Available in French only

No setup required. Open to any page and begin reading.

  • Use the built-in reminiscence questions to guide conversation after each page.
  • Store in a dry place to preserve paper quality.

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