“Kantiga does not like her name. It feels heavy and is hard to pronounce; she wants to trade it in for one that is fluffy and light: Candy. Kantiga tells her grandmother of her desire to change her name. At bedtime that night, Grandmother shares a personal story about a visit with her own grandmother years ago … This story from South Africa features beautiful Black characters in colorful clothing. They interact in scenes set against peaceful pastel backgrounds. A good choice for story time with young children or for sharing as a peaceful bedtime story.”

– — Children’s Literature