Remember Me

By Margaret Wild

Although she may forget many things, Ellie's Grandma remembers all the special times the two of them have shared. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807569348
• ISBN13: 9780807569344
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 0.3" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A Granddaughter Helps Her Grandmother Remember

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