Walk Like Penguins

Gabby adores her Pop-Pop; they have so much fun together! But lately, Gabby has been wondering why Pop-Pop cannot do all the things other grandpas can do, like taking her fishing or going swimming with her. After talking to her mother, Gabby learns that Pop-Pop has Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a disease that weakens his muscles and makes it hard for him to move around. Despite Pop-Pop’s ALS, Gabby and her brother Brennan learn to create their own special memories with their grandfather, starting with walking like the penguins at the zoo. Walk Like Penguins is a sweet and informative book for children with friends or relatives who have ALS. Through Gabby, Brennan’s, and Pop-Pop’s journey, your child will learn that there are plenty of activities ideal for someone who has limitations—and that not all memories need to fit the cookie-cutter mold. All proceeds from the book are being donated to various ALS organizations specializing in research, treatments, equipment for patients, and a cure.