The Remember Balloons — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
What’s Happening to Grandpa meets Up in this tender, sensitive picture book that gently explains the memory loss associated with aging and diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
James’s Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing Dad when he was young and Grandma when they were married. Grandpa has balloons about camping and Aunt Nelle’s poor cow. Grandpa also has a silver balloon filled with the memory of a fishing trip he and James took together.
But when Grandpa’s balloons begin to float away, James is heartbroken. No matter how hard he runs, James can’t catch them. One day, Grandpa lets go of the silver balloon—and he doesn’t even notice!
Grandpa no longer has balloons of his own. But James has many more than before. It’s up to him to share those balloons, one by one.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Remember Balloons appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on themes of memory and family rather than any violent content. No scary content is found in the book. The themes of memory loss are handled sensitively and are not intended to frighten children.
Does The Remember Balloons have violence?
No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on themes of memory and family rather than any violent content.
Does The Remember Balloons have scary content?
No scary content is found in the book. The themes of memory loss are handled sensitively and are not intended to frighten children.
Does The Remember Balloons have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious themes or practices present in the narrative.
Does The Remember Balloons have racial/cultural content?
The book features a mixed-race family and addresses themes of racial diversity. The narrative highlights the family's understanding of Grandpa's memory loss and the joy of retelling stories, showcasing a positive representation of diversity.
Does The Remember Balloons have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The narrative is appropriate for children and does not include any inappropriate language.
Does The Remember Balloons have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative centers around memory and family rather than environmental issues.
Does The Remember Balloons have sexual identity?
No sexual content in the book. The search results reference unrelated books with sexual themes, which are not relevant to 'The Remember Balloons'.
Does The Remember Balloons have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or promote specific gender roles. It focuses on family relationships and memory rather than gender dynamics.
Does The Remember Balloons have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results primarily reference unrelated LGBTQ+ resources and products.
