# Once Upon a Memory

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- Book: [Once Upon a Memory](https://www.bookquiver.com/nina-laden/once-upon-a-memory) ([Once Upon a Memory.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/nina-laden/once-upon-a-memory.md))
- Authors: [Nina Laden](https://www.bookquiver.com/nina-laden), [Renata Liwska](https://www.bookquiver.com/renata-liwska)
- Publisher: little_brown_young_readers_us
- ISBN: 978-03-1620-816-1
- Published: 2013-12-26
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Hardcover

## Description

Does a feather remember it was once a bird? Does a story remember it was once a word? In this simple yet evocative picture book, author Nina Laden takes readers on a journey through the various cycles of growing up, from a garden that began as a single seed to a child remembering that she was once small. Nina's gentle, rhythmic verse combines with Renata's enchanting illustrations to create a tender look at life for parent and child to share together. The story appeals to both children and adults - children will respond to the enticing read-aloud and the " before" and " after" scenes, and adults will connect with the poignant message.