The Remember Balloons by Jessie Oliveros - ESSENTIAL

The Remember Balloons by Jessie Oliveros, illustrated by Dana Wulfekotte.  PICTURE BOOK.  Simon, 2018. $18.  9781481489157

BUYING RECOMMENDATION: EL (K-3), EL - ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

James and Grandpa have always loved sharing their remember balloons.  When Grandpa starts letting go of his balloons, however, James is sad, especially when it’s one that they shared.  

What a tender way to teach children about memory loss and old age.  I love the idea that we share balloons of common memories and that even if the other person forgets, our version of the book is still in our own hands.

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS