A Memory for Tino

by Leo F. Buscaglia

His first book specifically for children shows the joy possible as a result of thinking of others. Discussion questions for young readers follow the story. In 1996, A Memory for Tino was made into a movie sponsored by the Felice Foundation for free distribution to schools for purposes of teaching children the joy of giving.

50 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1988

About the author

known as "Dr. Love"

Dr. Felice Leonardo Buscaglia Ph.D. was a professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Southern California. He was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School (Los Angeles).

Leo Buscaglia authored a number of New York Times bestselling inspirational books on love and human reticences on the subject, including The Fall of Freddie the Leaf, Bus 9 to Paradise, Living Loving and Learning, Love and My Father. In lectures he often protested, in outrage at the comparative absence of writings on the subject, "I got the copyright for love!!!"

Reviews

[Duane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tino is a young boy who is finding out that the neighbor lady down the street isn't actually the vampire all his friends think she is. By doing her a favor one day, Tino finds himself becoming quick friends with Mrs. Sunday. Tino learns that friends come in all ages and sizes. Filled with easy to understand text and wonderful illustrations, this is a great book to read to youngsters. Small in size but powerful in theme, this book is a great addition to anyone's collection.

[Fani Tr Kem · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ένα υπέροχο παιδικό βιβλίο απ' τον Λέο Μπουκάλια για τη σημασία των θετικών αναμνήσεων και των επιλογών που μας καθορίζουν για το υπόλοιπο της ζωής μας. Δίνοντας στους άλλους, γινόμαστε πιο πλούσιοι εμείς κι αυτό καλό είναι να το μαθαίνουμε όσο ακόμη είμαστε μικρά παιδιά.

[Rodney Haydon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a short but sweet book about Tino making friends with Mrs. Sunday, and the special relationship that can occur between the young and the old.