Author: Jessie Oliveros
Rating: 5/5 Stars
Reviewer: Denise Z.
Summary: James has a
bunch of balloons, each of which holds a special memory, but as his grandfather
ages and loses his own balloons, James discovers that he is gaining new
ones.
Review: The Remember
Balloons by Jessie Oliveros has a little bit of everything. A sweet
message about memories using balloons as a concept children can understand, a
way to explain Alzheimer's/dementia to kids, and connecting all of that to
colors and moods. Also, a real tear-jerker with a perfect tie-in ending.
This book is definitely sad and beautiful at the same time. This is a perfect
book to use to explain how an elderly family member is forgetful. The ending
really got to me because it brings a sense of hope to a sorrowful situation.
The illustrations done by Dana Wulfekotte also support this picture book's
message by making only the balloons colorful and using symbolism that what
colors life is our memories. Ages 5-9.
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