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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Instantly memorable.
By R. Lorig
Nina Laden (The Night I Followed the Dog, Peek-A-Who) has written an instant classic - a beautiful collection of musings on things that are and their connection to things that were. It has an inherent gentleness that is reflected by Renata Liwska's (The Quiet Book, Red Wagon) beautifully soft illustrations. Liwska's art is reminiscent of some of the great Golden Book art that most parents will remember from their own childhoods. Although not specifically a bedtime book, Laden's text has a soothing and easily repeatable quality that should appeal to parents who face the inevitable "read-it-again" plea. Highly recommended!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.Children book that will be equally enjoyed by adults and children
By Denis Vukosav
“Once Upon a Memory” written by Nina Laden and illustrated by Renata Liwska is the warm story for children that talks about need to remember our past, of memories what was once and not forgetting all that has led us to today.The story starts when a feather will drift through one boy window starting his journey while he will follow magical feather to the fantasy world.On the way that is put in front of him, boy will meet cute animals while his story will be intertwined with motives of our memories, asking our young hero and reader questions such as “Does a book remember it once was a word?”, “Does a chair remember it was once was a tree?”, "Does love remember it once was new?", …“Once Upon a Memory” is a story that awakens longing, warmth of heart, book full of lyrical motifs that compels the reader to recall some nice memories of what was once. And although this book contains small of text it should be enjoyed slowly, page by page, because every sentence however brief raises many questions and awakens many memories.Renata Liwska illustrated this book with soft fairytale drawings of boys and wonderful animals he encountered, full of detail and vivid colors in which young readers will enjoy.Not often is the case that in a picture book adults can enjoy equally as, if not more, than the kids whom we are reading, but “Once Upon a Memory” is such an example therefore this beautiful book can be fully recommended both for text and illustrations, but also due to the feelings that evokes.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.Sweet and Loving
By Katie J. Summerford
Purchased for Christmas, we love this book for our daughter. It's perfect for snuggling before bed. The illustrations are beautiful and my daughter loves naming all the animals. This will be a favorite for a long time.
