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Once Upon a Memory – Children’s Book Review

December 30, 2013 by Jennifer Donovan

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Does a feather remember it once was a bird?

Does a book remember it once was a word?

I’m fascinated about how short a child’s memory can be. My son is 9 1/2. While he remembers some things from when he was young, there are others that he doesn’t. For example, he was recently telling me that we should see a particular movie. I know for certain he saw it more than once in the last several years, but that memory is gone.

Because of the peculiar nature of children’s memories, a book like Once Upon a Memory by Nina Laden is a perfect way to explore memories with your child. Whether he or she remembers or not, talking about their past is such a fun way to connect.

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?”

This is a simply beautiful book as well. The illustrations by Renata Liwska are lovely.

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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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  1. Natalia says

    January 15, 2014 at 12:18 am

    I will share this wonderful book with my son.

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  2. Michaela R. says

    January 11, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    I would share it with my niece

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  3. Laurie Emerson says

    January 11, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    I would share this with my son and daughter.

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  4. Jane H says

    January 11, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    I did not know that they had an icy soft center now. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  5. Jane H says

    January 11, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    My children may be a bit too old to read to but the message is just as apropos. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  6. Tricha says

    January 11, 2014 at 11:30 am

    My niece Jillie

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  7. Candie L says

    January 11, 2014 at 10:57 am

    I would like to give this to my nephew. Thank you

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  8. Sarah Harding says

    January 11, 2014 at 9:57 am

    I think my son might like this for our reading time.

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  9. Misha Estrada says

    January 11, 2014 at 9:17 am

    I would love this book for my daughter.

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    January 11, 2014 at 8:30 am

    I would love this for a friends child 🙂

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  11. Roger D says

    January 11, 2014 at 6:11 am

    I would love this for my grandchildren

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  12. Michelle C says

    January 11, 2014 at 4:03 am

    Love to share with my little Nephew.

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  13. paula peterson says

    January 11, 2014 at 3:22 am

    my daughter Lily.

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  14. Lisa L says

    January 10, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    This would be nice to share with my son and daughter

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  15. Gina Ferrell says

    January 10, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    I would like to share this with my daughter because she loves when I read to her.

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  16. Jaime Cummings says

    January 10, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    My niece Cameron.

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    January 10, 2014 at 9:58 am

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  18. Nicole C. says

    January 10, 2014 at 9:38 am

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  19. Janice Crespo says

    January 10, 2014 at 5:16 am

    I would love to share this with my grandson, Carter

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    January 9, 2014 at 11:44 pm

    with my little girl

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  21. Daniel M says

    January 9, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    with my nephew!

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    January 9, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    I would share this with my nephew!

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    January 9, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    I’d share it with my niece.

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    January 9, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    i would share with my children.

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  25. Belinda Shaw says

    January 9, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    I would share this wonderful book with my grandkids.

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  26. Heather B says

    January 8, 2014 at 11:22 pm

    I would love to share this with my children especially my youngest we love reading together

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    January 8, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    I would share it with My niece Stella
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  28. Linda Meyers-Gabbard says

    January 8, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    My niece Stella

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    January 8, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    I would share this with my two year old son 🙂

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  31. Lauren E. says

    January 8, 2014 at 11:24 am

    my daughter, she would like it

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    January 7, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    I would share with my son 🙂

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  34. Julie Daoust says

    January 7, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    Would love to read this with my children during our story before bedtime.

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  35. michelle says

    January 7, 2014 at 5:04 pm

    looks like a wonderful book. my daughters would love it!

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  36. Francine Anchondo says

    January 7, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    with my kids

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  37. Lil says

    January 7, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    My niece & nephews

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  38. Susan Smith says

    January 7, 2014 at 11:22 am

    I would like to share this book with my daughter

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  39. Pat Miller says

    January 7, 2014 at 10:21 am

    I would like to share this book with my daughter, and to be honest, with myself!

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  40. Sarah E says

    January 7, 2014 at 8:59 am

    My kids and niece and nephew who loved Peek-a-Who. 🙂

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    My son and my students would love this book!

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    January 6, 2014 at 11:37 pm

    My son and my Students wOuld love this book

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    I hardly ever enter contests, but this sounds like a book that I would like to share with my daughter, code-name Baby Bookworm.

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    I would share it with my son Gabriel!

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    I would love to share with my Granddaughter, she loves reading so much.
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  48. Amy Sheets says

    January 6, 2014 at 1:21 am

    I’d love to share this with my son! He isn’t old enough to understand it yet, but in time he’ll comprehend more and more. They sure grow up fast!

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    January 5, 2014 at 12:41 am

    I would share this with my daughter. She is young but it is never too early to create great memories!

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    January 4, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    I would share it with my granddaughter and we could create our very own memories.

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    would share with my children

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    January 3, 2014 at 11:57 pm

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