This classic South African story is a universal tale about the caring relationship between a child and grandparent. "The setting is South Africa and the names of the people are like poetry: Uzuti, Mongi, Mr. Motiki. Malusi is now old enough to accompany his grandmother, Gogo, into the city to shop. She is an old womanample, proud, not quite in step with modern technology, and she is no longer moves quickly. Malusi (Songololo to his grandmother) helps her with her shopping. It's a universally appealing shared experience. The love and respect that flows between the two is warm and beautiful..." - Publisher's Weekly Niki Daly is internationally known for his groundbreaking picture books that celebrate life in post-apartheid South Africa, his home country. His numerous awards include a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book and IBBY honors. Mr. Daly lives with his family in a dusty, pink railway cottage in Mowbray, Cape Town, South Africa.
