Grandma's Lost Her Head

the long version

Naty Osa’s latest book, Grandma’s Lost Her Head, entertains, warms the heart, and very subtly tells a tale of optimism and tenacity in the face of adversity. Lovingly told and brilliantly illustrated by her son, Javier Durá, this wise tale chronicles the author’s mother’s stroke and the family’s struggle to understand and accept the changes in their beloved mother and grandmother. Set against Durá’s signature fantastic, colorful and charming backgrounds, the story explores a child’s range of emotions from incomprehension to anger and leads him, and us, on a voyage of maturation, acceptance, and perseverance. Grandma’s Lost Her Head is a celebration, tender and humorous, of family, imperfect but grand. It's a must-read for children whose families may be facing difficult physical or mental health issues.