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The Heart Never Forgets

The Heart Never Forgets

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A young girl pays tribute to the memory of her grandfather during a West African masquerade festival in this moving, lushly illustrated picture book.

DUM! DUM! DUM! DUM!
The talking drums thump a sweet beat...
The masquerade has begun.

As villagers gather to hear masked musicians beating drums, savor fried plantains, and watch the joyful dancers, a young girl joins the celebration with her family. But this year, everything feels different; it's the first masquerade without Grandpa.

Each member of the family carries something that honors Grandpa--his clanking beads, soft velvet hat, and carved walking stick. But the young girl doesn't have any of Grandpa's items. Instead, she brings with her a special memory shared only between the two of them. Will she be able to share it with the world?

Author: Ana Ot
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/16/2024
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.20h x 10.30w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781665913058

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 555226 / Heart Never Forgets


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/05/2024
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2024
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2024
Booklist 04/15/2024 pg. 58
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2024 pg. 109
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2024 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Ana Ot grew up reading, which led to her love for writing. When she's not doing either, she's dreaming up new stories filled with heart and whimsy. Ana enjoys traveling and discovering special books in quirky bookstores. The Heart Never Forgets is her first picture book.

Hayden Goodman is an African American painter, illustrator, and character artist born and raised in western Massachusetts. Now based in Connecticut, she works primarily in gouache to paint witches, fairies, goblins, and other mysterious creatures from mythology and folklore. Visit her at HaydenGoodman.com.
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