Mango, Abuela, and me
Readers rate it 4.0 (6 on Hardcover)
32 pages · Released 2015 · Candlewick Press
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This is a gentle, award-winning picture book celebrating intergenerational family bonds and cross-cultural connection. A grandmother and granddaughter who speak different languages learn to communicate through patience, creativity, and love—including with help from a parrot. The story beautifully models how family connection transcends language barriers, making it ideal for young children exploring themes of belonging and cultural identity.
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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. 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.
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- Interpersonal communication
- Juvenile fiction
- Families
- Grandmothers
- Parrots
- Children's fiction
- Picture books
- Fiction
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ISBN 9780763669003 · Candlewick Press