<p>“A tender, humorous look at the idea of dementia for very young children, it boasts some of the poignant sweetness of Julia Donaldson’s <em>The Paper Dolls</em>.” – Imogen Russell Williams, <em>The Guardian</em></p>
<p>“Rachel has explored memory loss with such a gentle touch, that while The Forgettery could be read to a child who has a family member living with dementia, it is not “a picture book about dementia”. Laura’s illustrations are out of this world – they make The Forgettery feel like a real place you can visit in the forest. I wish I could step inside this book and visit The Forgettery! This breath-taking picture book made me laugh, cry and tingle all over. It is one of the best picture books I’ve ever read.” – <em>Rachel, Picture Book Perfect</em></p>
<p>“A tender reminder that memories may fade but love lasts forever.” – <em>Kirkus</em></p>

Amelia’s granny forgets lots of things. Little things, like where she put her glasses, and big things like people and places. But everything anyone has ever forgotten is stored in The Forgettery, and there Amelia and her granny learn the power of making memories. WINNER! English Association English 4-11 Picture Book Awards, Fiction 4-7 Category! Chosen by The Guardian for Book of the Month! Filled with warmth and gentle humour, The Forgettery is a beautifully written, sensitive look at dementia and memory loss. Over 850,000 people live with dementia in the UK, which will soar to 2 million by 2051. Globally, around 50 million people live with dementia, with nearly 10 million new cases each year. Opening up discussions surrounding this challenging topic with little ones has never been more important. Without ever explicitly mentioning dementia, The Forgettery can be enjoyed as an adventure story where children explore a fantastical world where memories can be re-discovered and revisited as well as newly made. Rachel Ip’s tender words capture the wonderful bond between grandmother and granddaughter and Laura Hughes conjures up an exciting, wonderous space where our most precious memories are stored, and the challenge of dementia can be gently explored and understood.
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Amelia’s granny forgets lots of things. Little things, like where she put her glasses, and big things like people and places. But everything anyone has ever forgotten is stored in The Forgettery, and there Amelia and her granny learn the power of making memories.
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A magical imaginative adventure celebrating the unique bond between grandparent and grandchild, and touching sensitively on the experience of memory loss
A magical imaginative adventure celebrating the unique bond between grandparent and grandchild, and touching sensitively on the experience of memory loss • A magical imaginative adventure, touching sensitively on the experience of memory loss perfect for fans of Grandad’s Island• Dementia has overtaken cancer and heart disease as the leading cause of death in the UK; The Forgettery is a springboard for a discussion but is much more than an issues book• Lyrical storytelling from rising star Rachel Ip, alongside glorious artwork from Oscar’s Book Prize 2018 winner Laura Hughes, whose We’re Going on an Egg Hunt series has sold over 250K copies• A magical and delightful story that will appeal to all – Rachel Ip tackles a challenging subject with humour and sensitivity Competition: grandad island;grandma bird;invisible string;how to babysit a;grandma;grandad;storm whale;the bear and the piano;The World Made a Rainbow;If All the World Were;What We’ll Build;here we are;. by;benji davies;oliver jeffers;lee wildish;jean reagan;david litchfield;michelle robinson;eoin mclaughlin
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781405294768
Publisert
2021-03-18
Utgiver
Vendor
Farshore
Vekt
210 gr
Høyde
275 mm
Bredde
245 mm
Dybde
2 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
32

Forfatter
Illustratør

Biographical note

Rachel Ip has always loved language and literature. After studying modern languages and linguistics at Cambridge University, she worked in marketing communications for over 10 years, before turning her hand to children’s book writing. The Forgettery will be Rachel’s second picture book, following The Last Garden. She lives in Hong Kong.

Laura Hughes studied illustration at Kingston University and is the illustrator of the Oscar's Book Prize-winning There's a Pig Up My Nose, the Greenaway Medal-nominated Daddy’s Sandwich, as well as the bestselling We’re Going on an Egg Hunt and sequels. She lives in Hastings, East Sussex.