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Mango, Abuela, and Me

by Meg Medina

A shared language across generations

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    Booklist starred review

    Starred review praising the book as a poignant, heartfelt, layered, and beautiful tale.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A shared language across generations

When Mia’s Abuela moves from a home surrounded by parrots and palm trees to the city, the two begin learning each other’s language. Their efforts unfold through everyday time together, including cooking, while Abuela’s stories remain difficult to share in words Mia understands. A parrot in a pet-shop window prompts Mia to think of another way to bridge that gap. The family story brings immigration, language learning, and intergenerational connection together, with communication developing through both Spanish and English.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in family stories and language learning
  • Families looking for a picture-book story about bonds between generations
  • Young readers exploring immigration and adapting to a new home

Themes

Intergenerational connectionImmigration and adaptationLanguage learningFamily communication

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Book overview

"A poignant tale of intergenerational connection, transition, and patience. . . . Heartfelt, layered, and beautiful." -- Booklist (starred review)

Mia's abuela has left her sunny house with parrots and palm trees to live with Mia and her parents in the city. While they cook, Mia helps Abuela learn English, and Mia learns some Spanish, too, but it's still hard for Abuela to learn enough words to tell Mia her stories. Then Mia sees a parrot in the pet-shop window and has the perfecto idea for how to help them all communicate a little better. Here is an endearing tale that speaks loud and clear about the love that binds families across the generations.
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