Grandma Calls Me Beautiful
PreSchool-Grade 2—Following the successful format ofMama, Do You Love Me?(1991) andPapa, Do You Love Me?(2005, both Chronicle), Joose and Lavallee once again blend universal family love with details of a specific culture. This time, a Hawaiian grandmother tells her granddaughter how beautiful and beloved she is. Lyrical text captures the lush landscapes and unique traditions of the island setting. Vibrant, stylized watercolor illustrations provide details and warmth. Traditional words likeTutu(grandma) and modern terms like talk-story (an informal conversation) are defined in clear terms. Illustrated instructions on how to make a sea turtle from string follow the glossary. This book will be a popular read-aloud or read-alone. A sweet story and lovely art.—Amelia Jenkins, Juneau Public Library, AKCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.