Once Upon a Memory
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Once Upon a Memory

Written by Nina Laden · Illustrated by Renata Liwska

A boy's journey blurs fantasy and reality, exploring whimsical transformations and memories.

5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 602 ratings
40 pages
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Bookroo's summary

A feather drifts into a child's window, sparking a magical journey where fantasy and reality intertwine. As the boy follows the feather, he encounters whimsical transformations—a cake that was once grain, an ocean that was once rain. Each scene invites readers to see the world through a child's curious eyes, pondering the essence of memory and change. What will you remember? This enchanting tale, filled with adorable animals and poetic musings, promises to captivate and inspire long after the last page is turned.

From the publisher

Does a feather remember it once was a bird? Does a book remember it once was a word? When a feather drifts through a child’s window, a magical journey begins. As the boy follows the feather, he is swept away to a world filled with adorable animals, where fantasy and reality come together in surprising and playful ways. From the cake that once was grain to the ocean that once was rain, whimsical “before” and “after” scenes offer readers a peek at the world as seen through the eyes of a curious child, ultimately asking the question, “What will you remember?” Nina Laden’s poetic and cleverly woven text is perfectly paired with bestselling artist Renata Liwska’s captivating illustrations. Together they create a story that will keep readers enchanted long after the journey has ended.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about familyBooks about the environmentBooks about science and natureBooks about imagination and playBooks about art
What readers & critics say

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5.0

This is such a sweet book. I love that it shows where things came from or started, and also love that this book prompts you to think about the potential in things and people around you. I particularly like one of the last pages, after the story ends, when it asks, "What are some of your favorite things to remember?

B is for Bookworm

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5.0

So sweet, calm and peaceful, this reflective book combines soft illustrations and thoughtful questions to remind us of where things began and the infinite potential of small things.

Marmee

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Book details

Publication
Published
December 3, 2013
First published
December 1, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316208161

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