Mango, Abuela y yo
Mango, Abuela y yo by Meg Medina is an illustrated book published by Candlewick Press on August 25, 2015. This Spanish language edition features 32 pages and presents a tender story about a little girl named Mia and her far-away grandmother, who comes to stay with her family in the city. As Mia shares her favorite bedtime story, she discovers that her grandmother does not understand English, leading to a journey of mutual learning and connection.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family, language, and understanding. As Mia helps her Abuela learn English, she also picks up some Spanish words, highlighting the importance of communication across generations. The story emphasizes love and patience, showcasing how new friendships can blossom, even when language barriers exist. This engaging tale is suitable for young readers interested in concepts related to family and animals.
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When a little girl’s far-away grandmother comes to stay, love and patience transcend language in a tender story written by acclaimed author Meg Medina. Spanish language edition.
La abuela «lejana» de Mia deja su casa, rodeada de sol, palmeras y loros, para ir a vivir con Mia y sus padres a la ciudad. La primera noche, cuando Mia comparte con ella su cuento favorito a la hora de dormir, descubre que la abuela no entiende inglés.
Mia la ayuda con el inglés y a la vez ella aprende algunas palabras en español. Pero la abuela no conoce suficientes palabras en inglés para compartirlas historias de familia con su nieta. Un día, Mia ve un loro en el escaparate de una tienda de mascotas y descubre la manera de ayudar a su abuela.
Una tierna historia de este galardonado dúo sobre el amor, la comprensión y la importancia de hacer nuevos amigos en cualquier idioma.
Mia’s abuela has left her sunny house with parrots and palm trees to live with Mia and her parents in the city. The night she arrives, Mia tries to share her favorite book with Abuela before they go to sleep and discovers that Abuela can’t read the words inside. So while they cook, Mia helps Abuela learn English (“Dough. Masa”), and Mia learns some Spanish too, but it’s still hard for Abuela to learn the words she needs to tell Mia all her stories. Then Mia sees a parrot in the pet shop window and has the perfectoidea for how to help them all communicate a little better. An endearing tale from an award-winning duo that speaks loud and clear about learning new things and the love that bonds family members.
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