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How to Make a Memory

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How to Make a Memory by Elaine Vickers is a heartwarming children's story that explores the concept of memories and how they are made and cherished. The book follows a young girl as she learns to capture beautiful moments and experiences with her grandmother, illustrating the special bond they share and how memories are created through everyday adventures and love.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fondness for heartfelt stories about family, friendship, and the little moments that shape our lives. It follows a young protagonist discovering the beauty in creating and cherishing memories, making it a touching and relatable read for both children and adults.

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The Wonderful Things You Will Be meets The Remember Balloons in this lyrical and gentle picture book about the joy and importance of making memories and cherishing life’s most special moments.

To remember means to keep something in your mind.

To hold it safe in your memory, like a small, smooth egg in your hand.

How do you make a memory? And how do you remember?

This poignant story takes readers through the bittersweet celebration of the last day of school, the pause before blowing out birthday candles, the magical closeness of gathering around a campfire: those tiny moments that enrich life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534494411

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books

Illustration: f-c reflective--sfx: foil stamp, emboss; coated stock

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ana Aranda

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 411g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Elaine Vickers is the author of the middle grade novels Like Magic and Paper Chains, which have received starred reviews, Whitney Award nominations, Mighty Girl’s Book of the Year picks, PJ Library licenses, and sold translations in four languages. She is also the author of YA novel Fadeaway and picture books Thankful, How to Make a Memory, and Heartfelt. In her non-writing life, Elaine teaches college chemistry. She lives with her family in Utah.

Ana Aranda is a children’s book creator, illustrator, muralist, and art instructor. Her work has been featured in galleries and museums in the United States, France, Mexico, Italy, Norway, and Japan. In San Francisco, she has painted murals in the Mission District, for the Consulate General of Mexico, and for the prestigious de Young Museum. Her illustrations can be found in The Chupacabra Ate the Candelabra and Moth & Butterfly: Ta Da!, and How to Make a Memory. Ana Aranda was born and raised in Mexico City, where she studied design. Her biggest inspirations are her childhood memories, the vibrant colors of Mexico, and music.

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