Remember Me: A Concept Book [Hardcover]

Margaret Wild (Author), Dee Huxley (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up

Although she may forget many things, Ellie's Grandma remembers all the special times the two of them have shared.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 4?A warm and sensitive portrayal of memory loss and the joy that intergenerational relationships can bring, told from an elderly woman's point of view. Grandma is beginning to forget things or loose things, and her highly enthusiastic and loving granddaughter devises ways to help her remember with such devices as tying knots in her hanky and leaving notes everywhere. It doesn't always work and the woman still forgets. But she remembers how much she loves her granddaughter and the good times they have shared together, which is really what is most important. The watercolor illustrations focus and define the appealing characters, keeping backgrounds minimal. Bittersweet but honest, this is a book for sharing between adults and children.?Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA
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From Booklist

Ages 4^-7. The problem of forgetfulness in older family members is addressed in this book. Grandma has trouble remembering her keys and handbag, where the bus stops, and even where she lives. So when Ellie asks her to go watch the ships, she hesitates. Ellie ties knots in Grandma's handkerchief, but she forgets what they mean. However, Grandma remembers all about Ellie, including the things she has done and the times they've spent together. The message is lightly reassuring in tone. Bright, comical illustrations add humor but strike some false notes in showing an overly agile Grandma. Parents will find this book useful in discussing the changes in aging grandparents. Leone McDermott

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807569348
• ISBN-13: 978-0807569344
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,246,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Granddaughter Helps Her Grandmother Remember, October 4, 2004

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Shanshad "shanachie_shadowfax" (Discworld) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Remember Me: A Concept Book (Hardcover)

In this charming picture book by Margaret Wild, a grandmother talks about her life and how frustrating it can be when she forgets things. Her granddaughter is a constant helper, getting her through the day.

This book is unusual in its first person narrative from the grandmother. A light and heartwarming tale about the love and support between a granddaughter and grandmother, this story broaches the issues of forgetfulness in the narrator's life gently and humorously. (The grandmother goes outside in her pyjamas, or forgets which day to do something.) This light-hearted approach is supported by artist Dee Huxley's soft edged, watercolor pictures that portray such scenes as a house full of notes on every surface reminding the narrator of what to do. (the cat even has a note on its collar saying "feed me") But the whole issue turns poignant when the narrator can't remember her grandaughter. But she focuses and slowly remembers her--from the girl's birth up to the present, and the granddaughter promises she'll be around to help her remember.

This is a wonderful book for dealing with the forgetfulness and senility of of an older grandparent or relative. It may not be as appropriate for children whose grandparent's are suffering from the severe stages of Alzheimer's, as the grandmother is still able to be fairly independent and the humor might feel unrealistic for the situation the child is faced with. I still recommend it highly to parents, but situations will vary for appropriateness. Other books to look for about Alzheimer's include GRANDMA'S COBWEBS by Ann Frantti and WHAT'S HAPPENING TO GRANDPA? by Maria Shriver.

Happy reading! ^_^ Shanshad