The author of Mama, Do You Love Me? presents a new book about the unconditional and unique love between a grandmother and grandchild.  Set in Hawaii, Grandma Calls Me Beautiful listens to a Grandmother explaining to her granddaughter why she is named 'Beautiful.' The watercolor illustrations show white sand beaches, turquoise water, palm trees, and green mossy volcanoes in the background. The characters' faces are depicted from two angles at once, so it may appear to readers as a frontal view or a side view. Each angle is also a different skin color. Elements of the Hawaiian culture are also weaved throughout the book, such as the granddaughter calling her grandmother "Tutu," the character's floral print attire, and Hawaiian-themed similes; "You're bright as a kukui torch, your breath is sweet as breadfruit pudding, and your skin is soft as kappa cloth."

 

The book shows the important role storytelling can play in bonding, so tell your own story of love and family history to your little one. Odds are, their questions will guide you along. This is the perfect snuggle time book; the pictures show the pair playing, hugging, and nestling.  Also, there is a glossary at the end of the book, telling about the Hawaiian words and traditions mentioned within the book, which is particularly helpful for the Hawaiian words that are spelled authentically.