Description: A family picture book to be read together by three generations—children, moms, and grandmas! Today, gather together in one place and open up this picture book. A picture book filled with the warm love of every mother and every 'grandma mom' of our time. What exactly is a 'grandma'? Though it may differ slightly from person to person, for many of us, a grandma is someone who always welcomes us warmly and wraps us in a cozy embrace. She quietly lets us do the things Mom won't allow, and secretly gives us the snacks Mom says we can't have. Often, grandma feels more relaxed and comfortable than a mom who's still getting the hang of parenting. There's no doubt that 'grandma' is a warm and special presence for so many people. In animal behavior studies, there's a concept called the 'Grandmother Hypothesis.' It suggests that humans are the only species in which grandmothers play such a significant role in raising the young. Grandmothers pass down wisdom and knowledge to their children's and grandchildren's generations, serving as a foundation that helped humankind thrive. These days especially, many grandmothers—acting as a 'mom-like grandma,' or 'grandma mom'—step in to raise grandchildren on behalf of busy working mothers. Many grandmothers are able to raise their grandchildren with such devoted love precisely because these children are their own child's children. In the end, a 'grandma mom' embodies motherhood in its broadest sense—encompassing both mother and grandmother. The picture book Grandma Mom captures the warm love—the vast maternal love—of grandmothers today who are raising their grandchildren. A story like a simple, heartfelt meal made by grandma's own hands Amazingly, grandmothers everywhere seem to share the same instinct: making sure their children and grandchildren are fed first. 'Have you eaten?' they ask, piling up a heaping bowl of rice, or urging, 'Eat more—there's no such thing as too much food.' This is the way our grandmothers show their love, and Grandma Mom is filled with this same kind of home-cooked love. When Jieun cries because her mom has gone to work, her grandma, feeling for her, suggests they make knife-cut noodles together. As they knead the dough together, Jieun's heart gradually softens, and slurping up the warm noodles brings a smile back to her face. When Jieun comes in last place in the school field day race and feels down, it's the croquettes grandma buys her that lift her spirits. Even while shopping at the market, grandma thinks first of her hardworking children—she never forgets to buy the side dishes her son-in-law, daughter, and granddaughter love, preparing dinner with great care. And gathered together around the table, they find comfort in the warm, heartfelt dinner grandma has made. A story of a bright, innocent granddaughter raised with grandma's love Many studies show that children raised alongside their grandparents tend to have greater emotional stability. The wisdom and experience of grandparents have a positive, steadying influence on their grandchildren. Jieun, raised with her grandma's boundless love, is a cheerful and open-hearted child. Making noodles with grandma quickly lifts her spirits. Even though she doesn't win first place at the long-awaited field day, two croquettes from grandma are enough to soothe her disappointment. While shopping at the market, she lets her imagination run wild, chatting away happily with grandma. Watching the sweet, everyday moments between Jieun and her grandma is sure to bring a warm smile to your face. A picture book author's letter of gratitude from granddaughter to grandmother Grandma Mom is author Lee Ji-eun's second original picture book. Her debut work, Paper Dad, told the fantastical and heartwarming story of a daughter caring for her father after he suddenly turns into paper, beautifully capturing the theme of fatherly love. Beyond the picture book, it was also adapted into a children's musical and has been loved by many readers. In Grandma Mom, the author shares her own story of being raised by her grandmother, expressing deep gratitude toward her grandma and exploring the idea of 'a grandma's motherly love.' What could be a simple, everyday theme is brought to life with warmth and delightful charm through lively, free-spirited illustrations. The gentle, everyday moments shared with grandma are told in a way that feels warm, comforting, and fun, while the artwork—drawn with pencil lines and freely colored with colored pencils and crayons—has a joyful, unrestrained quality, almost like a child's own drawing. The main character in particular is portrayed with irresistible charm, sporting two pigtails...