Ali regularly takes Jack, a friendly and mischievous miniature Shetland pony, to visit people in care homes. During one visit, they meet Billy, a boy who often visits his grandfather.

Billy is surprised but delighted to meet Jack, and he praises the hard-working nurses. His comment about the need for more specialist nurses gets Ali thinking –could Jack Brock somehow help? Ali decides to organise a sponsored walk with Jack to raise money, leading to a day full of fun, community and coming together to help a valuable cause.

Ali Stearn and Jack Brock have been voluntarily visiting care homes and children’s hospices for over 10 years, and since 2019 have fundraised to support Dementia UK. Ali has been recognised for this service to the community and been a guest at 10 Downing Street and the House of Commons for her charity work. Jack also won Animal Hero of the Year in 2022. Ali started painting in 2018 and developed her talents to create the Jack Brock series of picture books.

'Gentle and heartfelt, this is a book that’s incredibly powerful. It’s sensitively written, with a clear, child-friendly depiction of dementia.' Books for Little Bookworms