Auntie Lou There's a Boat in Your Shoe helps children better understand possible signs of Dementia, as young children may become worried or confused by an elderly loved one's forgetfulness. Auntie Lou There's a Boat in Your Shoe reminds young readers that they are still loved even though someone special to them may become clumsy or forgetful. Despite Dementia, the elderly loved one still wants to be an active part of the child's life.