Heart Never Forgets

By Ana Ot

A young girl pays tribute to the memory of her grandfather during a West African masquerade festival in this moving, lushly illustrated picture book.

DUM DUM DUM DUM
The talking drums thump a sweet beat...
The masquerade has begun.

As villagers gather to hear masked musicians beating drums, savor fried plantains, and watch the joyful dancers, a young girl joins the celebration with her family. But this year, everything feels different; it's the first masquerade without Grandpa.

Each member of the family carries something that honors Grandpa--his clanking beads, soft velvet hat, and carved walking stick. But the young girl doesn't have any of Grandpa's items. Instead, she brings with her a special memory shared only between the two of them. Will she be able to share it with the world?

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GN7Q38Y9
• ISBN13: 9798855100723
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
• Length: 34 Pages
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3