De Regil, Tania. Something About Grandma. Tania De Regil, Illus. Candlewick, 08/2022. [40]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Kindergarten – 3. $18.99. 978-1-5362-0194-9. HIGH ADDITIONAL.
Julia visits her grandma, who lives in Mexico, and experiences her grandma’s intuition and love before her parents pick her up, with her new baby brother in tow. The text is straightforward, describing this unique summer vacation where Julia gets to know her grandma. The watercolor-and-pencil illustrations indicate that the family is Latinx, and grandma’s home and garden have a modern feel. Although the story is not particularly eventful, it is one many children will relate to.
Penny Peck—San Jose State University iSchool