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The Remember Balloons Jessie Oliveros

The Remember Balloons By Jessie Oliveros

The Remember Balloons by Jessie Oliveros


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The Remember Balloons Summary

The Remember Balloons by Jessie Oliveros

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.

The Remember Balloons Reviews

*** 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 Journal

About Jessie Oliveros

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.

Additional information

GOR010994847
9781481489157
1481489151
The Remember Balloons by Jessie Oliveros
Used - Like New
Hardback
Simon & Schuster
2018-08-28
48
Winner of Golden Kite (Picture Book Text) 2019 Commended for Schneider Family Book Award (Children's) 2019
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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