The sweet bond between an African-American boy and his Big Mama is explored as he plays cards, visits, and talks with her. His apprehensions at meeting his visiting Grandma Ghana disappear as he finds that all grandmothers have some important things in common.The sweet bond between an African-American boy and his Big Mama is explored as he plays cards, visits, and talks with her. His apprehensions at meeting his visiting Grandma Ghana disappear as he finds that all grandmothers have some important things in common.