The Remember Balloons

Name: The Remember Balloons
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781481489157
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By Jessie Oliveros

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Summary

The Remember Balloons is a touching children's book that depicts a young boy who cherishes his many colourful balloons, each representing a treasured memory. As his grandfather, whom he adores, begins to forget and loses his balloons, the story tenderly explores themes of memory, family, and generational connections, encouraging empathy and understanding across ages.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this heartwarming story if you are drawn to tales that beautifully weave themes of family, love, and memory. It's perfect for both children and adults looking for a tender narrative that gently introduces the topic of Alzheimer's and the invaluable bond between generations.

James has a bunch of balloons, each of which holds a special memory. As his grandfather ages and loses his own balloons, James discovers that he is gaining new ones. Full color.

Description

A 2019 Schneider Family Award Honour Book!

What’s Happening to Grandpa meets Up in this tender, sensitive picture book that gently explains the memory loss associated with ageing 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.

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The Remember Balloons is praised for its touching portrayal of family heritage and the meaningful way it addresses dementia. Reviewers highlight the book's honest depiction of life's challenges, alongside the family's compassionate handling of their situation. Its unique visual style and poignant writing work together to create an emotionally resonant story that invites shared reading experiences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781481489157

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 August 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Illustration: f-c digital (jkt spfx: dimensional uv on uncoated stock; case: matte lam on coated stock; int: uncoated stock)

Contributors:

Illustrated by Dana Wulfekotte

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jessie Oliveros

About the Author

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. After a fulfilling career as a registered nurse, Jessie hung up her stethoscope to grow children and stories. These days you can find her in the Texas hill country with her husband and their four kids. You can visit her at JessieOliveros.com.

Dana Wulfekotte is an animator and children’s book creator. She was born in South Korea, raised in New Jersey, and currently lives in Queens, New York, with her boyfriend and two pet rabbits.