In "Memory Jars" by Vera Brosgol, a young girl named Kira grapples with the loss of her grandmother. To preserve her grandmother's memories, she begins to create memory jars, each filled with objects and mementos that represent shared moments and stories. Through this process, Kira learns to navigate her grief and the importance of family heritage. The beautifully illustrated tale explores themes of memory, love, and the ways we honor those we've lost, ultimately showcasing how memories can connect us across generations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 4 years.

There are 48 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2021 by St Martin's Press .

Vera Brosgol was born in Moscow, Russia, and emigrated with her family to the United States as a child. She has a degree in Classical Animation and currently works as a storyboard artist at Laika, Inc. Her work can be seen in the recently released Coraline .