The Remember Balloons

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. When Grandpa’s balloons begin to float away, James is heartbroken. No matter how hard he runs, James can’t catch them. 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.   This book contains themes of memory loss, aging, and intergenerational relationships.   Available as a hardcover book Written by Jessie Oliveros Illustrated by Dana Wulfekotte Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers ISBN: 978-1481489157