Looking back at The Beatles

Looking Back at The Beatles is written by Matt Singleton and illustrated by Simon Reid. Includes a free audio download, read by Bill Nighy.

Take a rhyming Magical Mystery Tour with The Beatles, tracking their early days performing in Hamburg, right through to their eventual breakup … all whilst creating some of the most popular music in history!

Looking Back at The Beatles is a Cognitive Book that everyone can enjoy and is suitable for people living with dementia or other cognitive difficulties.

Author Matt Singleton was inspired by his Dad to write the book:

“Dad introduced me to The Beatles and they’re a band we always enjoyed listening to together. Their magic has lasted for decades and will endure. To think what they achieved in just seven years of recording is astonishing and their story is captivating. The book’s combination of the illustrations, the story and the free audio creates a shared experience that will bring joy to all!”

Cognitive Books worked with Alzheimer’s Society to involve people living with dementia – and their supporters – in the development of this book. A ‘lived experience’ panel has been consulted frequently, focus groups have taken place to test the books, and surveys have all provided insights to improve the book’s format and content.

Looking back at The Beatles is produced in collaboration with Alzheimer's Society, and Cognitive Books contributes 5% of all their sales to support the charity's work. Cognitive Books aims to increase this contribution over time and, by purchasing from our shop, you’re helping even more!