Never Forget Eleanor

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

From New York Times bestselling author Jason June and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long comes a heartfelt picture book about a young elephant named Elijah who loves the stories his grandma Eleanor tells him. But when Eleanor’s memory starts to fade, Elijah will need to become the storyteller himself. Perfect for fans of Drawn Together. 

Elijah loves spending time with his grandma Eleanor. She knows all the best words to answer tricky crossword puzzles and to tell the most beautiful stories for her family and friends. Everyone calls her “Never Forget Eleanor” because she remembers every word she reads and person she meets. Lately, though, Elijah has started to notice Grandma Eleanor forgetting little things.But when Grandma Eleanor doesn’t show up for her Saturday story session, Elijah will need to find a way to use her favorite words and become the storyteller to bring her home.This poignant story from Jason June and Loren Long reminds us of the life-changing power of words and the ways we remember the ones we love.

About the Author

Jason June is a New York Times bestselling children’s book author who loves words and stories and making memories we can hold in our heart. He is passionate about Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness and looks forward to the day when these conditions are a thing of the past. JJ lives in Austin, TX, and you can visit him online at heyjasonjune.com.Loren Long is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Otis series, which has been developed into an animated television series called Get Rolling with Otis on AppleTV+. He's also the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Change Sings by Amanda Gordon, Of Thee I Sing by Barack Obama, and Love by Matt de la Peña. He lives near Cincinnati with his wife and rescue hound, Charlie. Visit him online at lorenlong.com.