Mango, Abuela, and Me (Paperback)

from Tessa.Johnson

This is a very sweet book about a girl and her Abuela trying to overcome their language barrier and get to know one another. She teachers her grandma English, and in the process learns Spanish as well. I think children will enjoy this lovely story and be excited to learn a few Spanish words in th...

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I love this story because it tells the story of the true definition of family. Mia's grandma comes to live with her family in the city but because of a language barrier, it is hard for communication. With a little help, both learn each other's native languages. This book is a great book when thin...

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In this book, Mia's grandmother comes to live with them in the city. They'll be sharing a bedroom, but they have trouble communicating. Mia doesn't know how to say what she wants to say in Spanish, and her grandmother (abuela) doesn't know many words in English. They begin doing little things eve...

from KrissyKares

"Mango, Abuela, and Me" by Meg Medina is a wonderful Multicultural Fiction Book to share with a class or with your family. It is filled with bright and bold illustrations that will draw the youth to the story. Young readers with different ethnic backgrounds might find themselves with a connection...

from pataustin

When Mia's "far-away grandmother" moves in with the family and shares Mia's room, the pair has a lot to adjust to. The initial charm of grandmother's treasures, a photo of Mia's grandfather and a red feather, wear off because Mia knows too little Spanish and Abuela, too little English to communic...