Remember That
What’s inside...
Friday night is Shabbos, and that means the little girl's special time with Bubbe: lighting the candles, saying the prayers, and sharing the best chicken soup in the whole wide world. When Bubbe moves to a nursing home, they still spend every Shabbos together, and the strong grandmother-granddaughter relationship remains close.
Age
4-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What feelings did you notice in the characters throughout the story?
How did the characters' actions show kindness or empathy?
What can we learn from how the characters resolved their conflicts?
Can you think of a time when you felt like one of the characters? What happened?
How do you think the story would change if it happened in our town?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, relate personal experiences or similar situations to the story to make it more relatable for your child.
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the book’s events and characters, showing genuine interest in their viewpoints.
Ask your child to draw a scene from the book, which can help them express their understanding and perspective in a creative way.
Use dramatic expressions and voice modulations during read-aloud sessions to make the story more engaging and help underline emotional cues.
After reading, ask your child to imagine an alternate ending, helping them think creatively and critically about the storyline.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Memory and Remembrance
Explanation: In 'Remember That', the story revolves around characters who cherish and honor past memories, emphasizing their significance.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to maintain scrapbooks or journals, helping them preserve their own memories and understand their personal history.
Example Lesson: Value of Family and Relationships
Explanation: The narrative showcases strong family bonds and the support family members provide to one another, illustrating the importance of close relationships.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and nurture their relationships with family members, understanding the role they play in providing emotional support.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: Characters in the book often demonstrate empathy by understanding and reacting compassionately to each other's feelings and experiences.
Real-World Application: This can teach children to be more attuned to the emotions of others around them, fostering a more empathetic and understanding environment at home and school.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the Face of Challenges
Explanation: The book portrays how characters overcome challenges by relying on memories and the support of loved ones, highlighting resilience.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to face their own challenges with a positive outlook, knowing they have support systems and past experiences to guide them.