Mike’s Green Garage

Mike’s Green Garage

A gentle, sensory-rich storybook for comfort, connection, A cozy storybook of tools, kindness, and sandwiches—designed for connection, memory, and joy.

Welcome to Mike’s garage, where old wrenches still shine, squeaky gates find peace, and every small fix comes with a sandwich and a smile.

This heartwarming collection of five sensory-rich stories follows Mike—a gentle man with a soft voice and a helpful heart—as he cares for his neighbors, remembers his family, and finds comfort in the little things. Whether he’s fixing a leaning fence post, helping a kid with a flat tire, or rediscovering his grandfather’s wrench, Mike reminds us that the smallest moments often mean the most.

As part of the Velvet Collection, this book is made especially for adults in late stages of dementia who need maximum support. In these five poetic, heartwarming stories, Mike welcomes readers into his yard and green garage to share his day as he fixes neighborhood problems with his trust toolbox. With tender language and a calm, soothing rhythm, Mike’s Green Garage is perfect for:

• Adult men who connect with tools, fixing things, or hands-on work
• Late-stage dementia support, with minimal cognitive demand and strong emotional return
• Caregiver–reader connection, especially in men’s groups or one-on-one reading
• Activity engagement, with a matching sandwich recipe at the end of every story

Each story includes:

• Short, ultra-gentle stories with strong, poetic, word repetition and pacing
• Familiar, comforting themes like baking, sharing meals, and seasonal joy
• Soothing illustrations that support comprehension, recognition, and emotional comfort. They double as hidden image puzzles that allow readers to enage with the book even if they cannot read alone
• Gentle puzzles and questions that encourage conversation without testing memory
• Simple recipes to cook together that help support fine motor skills, sequencing, and sensory stimulation. From spreading peanut butter to crushing potato chips, every step can be a moment of success.

Whether your loved one follows along or simply watches, the tactile elements of cooking (stirring, scooping, smelling) create meaningful engagement without pressure.

This Velvet Collection book has a print format size of 8 x 11″ for easy reading and holding.