The Remember Balloons
Published on 28. August 2018
Book
Hardback
48 pages
978-1-4814-8915-7 (ISBN)
Description
A 2019 Schneider Family Award Honor Book!
What's Happening to Grandpa meets Up in this tender, sensitive picture book that gently explains the memory loss associated with aging and diseases such as Alzheimer's.
James's Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing Dad when he was young and Grandma when they were married. Grandpa has balloons about camping and Aunt Nelle's poor cow. Grandpa also has a silver balloon filled with the memory of a fishing trip he and James took together.
But when Grandpa's balloons begin to float away, James is heartbroken. No matter how hard he runs, James can't catch them. One day, Grandpa lets go of the silver balloon-and he doesn't even notice!
Grandpa no longer has balloons of his own. But James has many more than before. It's up to him to share those balloons, one by one.
What's Happening to Grandpa meets Up in this tender, sensitive picture book that gently explains the memory loss associated with aging and diseases such as Alzheimer's.
James's Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing Dad when he was young and Grandma when they were married. Grandpa has balloons about camping and Aunt Nelle's poor cow. Grandpa also has a silver balloon filled with the memory of a fishing trip he and James took together.
But when Grandpa's balloons begin to float away, James is heartbroken. No matter how hard he runs, James can't catch them. One day, Grandpa lets go of the silver balloon-and he doesn't even notice!
Grandpa no longer has balloons of his own. But James has many more than before. It's up to him to share those balloons, one by one.
Reviews / Votes
*** "James and Grandpa's shared heritage and stories of their loving family shine. What is clear is that their memories matter-to them and ultimately to readers. A moving and meaningful way to talk about a situation many families will face." - Kirkus, starred review "Oliveros never sugarcoats the difficulties of dementia, but young listeners are most likely to note this mixed-race family's gracious understanding of Grandpa's troubles, as well as the joy they take in retelling his tales." - Booklist "[The] distinctive look, combined with the simple, plaintive prose, offers genuine poignancy." - Publisher's Weekly "This touching title is perfect for one-on-one sharing, but keep the tissues handy." - School Library JournalMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Fourth Grade, Interest Age: From 5 to 9 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
f-c digital (jkt spfx: dimensional uv on uncoated stock; case: matte lam on coated stock; int: uncoated stock)
Dimensions
Height: 287 mm
Width: 235 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
507 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4814-8915-7 (9781481489157)
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Jessie Oliveros
The Remember Balloons
E-Book
08/2018
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
€10.87
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Jessie Oliveros grew up watching Kansas sunsets, and she'll always have wild sunflowers and gold-tipped corn fields in her heart. She spent her college life climbing mountains in Utah and striving for higher vistas. These days you can find her in the Texas hill country with her husband, their five kids, and a dog named Della. You can visit her at JessieOliveros.com.
Dana Wulfekotte is a children's book author-illustrator and freelance animator. She was born in Seoul, South Korea, raised in New Jersey, and currently lives in New York with her husband and two rabbits.
Dana Wulfekotte is a children's book author-illustrator and freelance animator. She was born in Seoul, South Korea, raised in New Jersey, and currently lives in New York with her husband and two rabbits.