Something to Remember Me By: A Story About Love & Legacies [Hardcover]

Susan V. Bosak (Author), Laurie McGaw (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1997 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

Winner of six national awards, this heartwarming bestseller for children, grandchildren, mothers, and grandmothers is about love and legacies across generations. Says one reviewer, "Something to Remember Me By has the emotion of Love You Forever, the inspiration of Chicken Soup for the Soul, and the charm of a Norman Rockwell painting." The story begins as a grandmother and her young granddaughter share special times filled with "big warm smiles, and warm snuggly hugs." Many visits end with the grandmother's familiar words, "I want to give you something to remember me by." Then she gives her granddaughter a small keepsake. As the years pass, the keepsakes fill a cedar chest with memories, as it becomes clear that one gift is most precious of all -- the gift of love. Beautifully illustrated with rich watercolor paintings, this book is the perfect way to say "I love you."

Editorial Reviews

Review

A poignant love story that every generation will enjoy... Share this book with everyone you love! -- The Readers Showcase

An extraordinary book that will inspire young and old. -- The Midwest Book Review

Shows how love can live on... A nice story for sharing. -- Booklist

Surpasses the definition of a "children's book"... A life-affirming, soul-satisfying story that speaks to all ages. -- Portland Family Magazine

From the Publisher

Something to Remember Me By has won six national awards:
* American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists"
* Benjamin Franklin Award "Best Children's Book"
* Parents' Choice Recommended
* Parent Council "Outstanding" Selection
* Children's Book Center "Our Choice"
* Joan Fassler Book Award for an Outstanding Contribution to Family

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Communication Project; Revised edition (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1896232019
• ISBN-13: 978-1896232010
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,173,531 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Something to Remember Me By, March 13, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Something to Remember Me By: A Story About Love & Legacies (Paperback)

This book shows a wonderful heart filled story about a loving relationship between a grandmother and her granddaughter. When the granddaughter goes over to visit her grandmother after every visit her grandmother takes her into her bedroom and gives her something special to remember her by. When the granddaughter was younger they would bake cookies and go shopping together. Now that she is growing up and the grandmother is getting older she is beginning to forget things. The granddaughter gives her something special so that she will never forget her.
This book tells us that there are special gifts that can be given but the greatest gift is the gift of love. This book is a celebration of love, memories, and a relationshp of special people.
The book inspires us all both young and old to treasure the memories and the special people we hold in our hearts. It's the little things that bring warm smiles and hearts full of love.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Share with Grandparent/Grandchild/Grandfriend, January 9, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Something to Remember Me By: A Story About Love & Legacies (Paperback)

This book shows the warm relationship of a grandmother and granddaughter. Even the ordinary seems like a special treat with Grandma. When it's time for the granddaughter to leave, the grandmother ends each visit with a trip to the cedar chest at the foot of her bed. She pulls out "something to remember me by". Years pass, time takes its toll, and the grandmother fears she can no longer remember well enough. The granddaughter discovers the true treasures her grandmother left. Reading this book is like stepping into my grandmother's kitchen because she also left behind a treasure chest of memories.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must!, April 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Something to Remember Me By: A Story About Love & Legacies (Paperback)

This book is GOOD! One of my friends told me about it, and I can't believe what a special treasure she passed along to me. I am a grandmother, and this story perfectly captured the relationship between my granddaughter and me. It will teach any grandmother, new or old, what this relationship is all about and how important it is. There is also a "how to" book that sort of goes along with it called "How to Build the Grandma Connection" (also by Susan V. Bosak). It should be required reading for any grandmother (and grandfather!) out there. Both books make a great package. Highly recommended!