When I Found Grandma

[A] picture book that recognizes a childs preference for whats familiar, the jolt of cultural differences, and the possibility of bridging those differences when theres goodwill on both sides. Recognizing both points of view, the writer tells her story with a light touch and a wry sense of humor, which are reflected in the lively ink-and-watercolor illustrations. * Booklist * Balasubramaniams honest first-person text and Lengs soft line-and-color illustrations which deftly and sympathetically convey the intensity of Mayas feelings explore familial love and the intricacies of cross-cultural and intergenerational relationships between very young children and their grandparents. * Kirkus Reviews * Discovering and embracing differences leads to stronger bonds between family members, Balasubramaniam asserts in this subtle, heartfelt story. * Publisher's Weekly * Saumiya Balasubramaniam takes a tender yet piercing look at the complexity of family bonds, especially when they span oceans and generations. Mayas initial unhappiness gives way to acceptance and love in a way young readers are sure to understand. Her struggles with cultural differences are convincingly stated, and reinforced perfectly by Leng's lively ink and watercolor illustrations . . . * Shelf Awareness * [A] heartwarming tale about navigating differences that are both cultural and generational. * CBC Books * This gently moving story explores cross-cultural connections in a deeply meaningful way and Lengs ink and watercolour illustrations wonderfully extend the story. * Globe and Mail * [A] moving portrayal of intergenerational and intercultural differences within a family. * Vancouver Writers Fest *

SAUMIYA BALASUBRAMANIAM is the author of two picture books, When I Found Grandma, illustrated by Qin Leng (finalist for the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award) and Two Drops of Brown in a Cloud of White (Skipping Stones Honor Book). Her stories are loosely inspired by her own family experiences. Saumiya was born in Mumbai, India, and now lives in Toronto, Ontario. QIN LENG lives and works as a designer and illustrator in Toronto. She graduated from the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema and has received many awards for her animated short films and artwork. Her picture books include Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin by Chieri Uegaki (APALA Award, Governor Generals Literary Award finalist); Away by Emil Sher and A Family Is a Family Is a Family by Sara OLeary (both USBBY Outstanding International Books); When I Found Grandma by Saumiya Balasubramaniam (Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award finalist) and I Am Small, which Qin has written and illustrated.