The Forgettery
Rachel Ip, Laura Hughes
Subjects
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Average rating
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.Reviews
I think it is a lovely book.
Baron River Vampire 30.07.2024
A beautiful book which supports children to understand memory loss. This book provides a magical adventure, touching sensitively on the experience of memory loss. The story is about a little girl called Amelia and her granny who learn the power of making memories. I would recommend this book to anyone with grandparents.
Anonymous 03.01.2024
I liked when granny forgot all her bad memories and when she remembered all of her happy memories. I also liked it when Amelia added good memories and when the looked through the book.
Countess Bubbles Waltzer 28.08.2023
Star Reviewer
Lovely story about remembering, finding and making memories.
Queen Cupcake Paperclip 27.08.2023
i thought that it was a really good story because it said that there was a big old tree and it told you all your memories. i really liked it
Mademoiselle Flopsy Possum 02.09.2022
Really nice book
Director Rapunzel Bubble-wrap 16.08.2022
We found the book helpful in discussing ‘change’
Constable Pongo Vesuvius 29.07.2022
I like when they find all the things they have forgot about
Nurse Jewel Dangerous 26.08.2021
