Saturday, August 15, 2026

Sweet, Sweet Memory by Jacqueline Woodson and Tonya Engel - ADVISABLE

Sweet, Sweet Memory by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Tonya Engel. PICTURE BOOK Nancy Paulsen (Penguin), 2026. $19. 9780593530849 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ADVISABLE 

APPEALS TO: SOME 

Sarah's grandfather has passed away, and the family has come to say goodbye. Everyone has stories and memories about grandpa, and Sarah does, too. She lives with her grandparents, but with everyone there, she can't tell her memories; she just cries. 

What a sweet story. There are a lot of stories about grieving and losing a loved one. This is one I might share with a child who has lost a grandparent. It's not upsetting; it's uplifting and hopeful. 

The family is black 

Lisa Librarian 



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