The Remember Balloons by Jessie Oliveros (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Remember Balloons by Jessie Oliveros, Dana Wulfekotte 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. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A 2019 Schneider Family Award Honor Book! Whats Happening to Grandpa meets Up in this tender, sensitive picture book that gently explains the memory loss associated with aging and diseases such as Alzheimers.Jamess 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 Nelles poor cow. Grandpa also has a silver balloon filled with the memory of a fishing trip he and James took together. But when Grandpas balloons begin to float away, James is heartbroken. No matter how hard he runs, James cant catch them. One day, Grandpa lets go of the silver balloon—and he doesnt even notice! Grandpa no longer has balloons of his own. But James has many more than before. Its up to him to share those balloons, one by one. Author Biography Jessie Oliveros grew up watching Kansas sunsets, and shell 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 childrens 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. Review *** "James and Grandpas 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 familys gracious understanding of Grandpas 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." - Publishers Weekly"This touching title is perfect for one-on-one sharing, but keep the tissues handy." - School Library Journal Prizes Commended for Schneider Family Book Award (Childrens) 2019 Review Quote "[The] distinctive look, combined with the simple, plaintive prose, offers genuine poignancy ." - Publishers Weekly Details ISBN1481489151 Author Dana Wulfekotte Pages 48 Audience Age 5-9 Publisher Simon & Schuster Year 2018 Illustrator Dana Wulfekotte ISBN-10 1481489151 ISBN-13 9781481489157 Format Hardcover Country of Publication United States DEWEY E Illustrations f-c digital (jkt spfx: dimensional uv on uncoated stock; case: matte lam on coated stock; int: uncoated stock) Place of Publication New York Imprint Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Language English Publication Date 2018-08-28 NZ Release Date 2018-08-28 US Release Date 2018-08-28 UK Release Date 2018-08-28 AU Release Date 2018-10-31 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:118484633;

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