{"product_id":"mango-abuela-and-me-isbn-9780763695132","title":"Mango, Abuela, and Me","description":"\u003cb\u003e“A poignant tale of intergenerational connection, transition, and patience. . . . Heartfelt, layered, and beautiful.” — \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMia’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.Medina artfully weaves a few Spanish words and phrases into her mainly English sentences in a way young Latinos take for granted, and most English speakers should understand...\u003cbr\u003e—The New York Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its \u003cb\u003eemotional nuance \u003c\/b\u003eand understated, observant narration—especially where Abuela’s inner state is concerned—Medina’s (\u003ci\u003eTia Isa Wants a Car\u003c\/i\u003e) lovely story has the feel of a novella.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePura Belpré Award winner Medina (Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass, 2013) and Pura Belpré honoree Dominguez (Maria Had a Little Llama, 2013) have created a poignant tale of intergenerational connection, transition, and patience. The language and vivid illustrations (a colorful blend of ink, gouache, and marker) are\u003cb\u003e infused with warmth and expression\u003c\/b\u003e, perfectly complementing the story’s tone. Abuela’s adjustment to her new home is sensitively portrayed as she and Mia bond over their different cultures and shared heritage. Pair with Matt de la Peña’s Last Stop on Market Street (2015) for another look at urban multiculturalism. Heartfelt, layered, and beautiful—a must for library collections.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedina honors the beauty of holding onto one's history while also making room for new traditions. She demonstrates the richness to be gained by bridging two generations through the language dear to each. Her deceptively simple story models a way to close the communication gap and respect two languages and ways of life...This \u003cb\u003euplifting and affirming\u003c\/b\u003e tale makes clear that connecting with someone sometimes takes work and ingenuity, but the payoff is priceless.\u003cbr\u003e—Shelf Awareness (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders from multigenerational immigrant families will recognize the all-too-familiar language barrier. They will also cheer for the \u003cb\u003ewarm and loving relationship between Abuela and Mia\u003c\/b\u003e, which is evident in both text and illustrations even as the characters struggle to understand each other. This warm family story is a splendid showcase for the combined talents of Medina, a Pura Belpré award winner, and Dominguez, an honoree.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this tale, Medina blends Spanish and English words together as seamlessly as she blends the stories of two distinct cultures and generations. Dominguez’s bright illustrations, done in ink, gouache, and marker, make the characters shine as bright as the rich story they depict...Everything about this book will make readers want to share it with someone they love. A \u003cb\u003etimeless \u003c\/b\u003estory with wide appeal.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedina (Tía Isa Wants a Car, rev. 7\/11) tells \u003cb\u003ea heartwarming story about intergenerational relationships\u003c\/b\u003e, finding common ground, and adapting to change. Dominguez’s (Maria Had a Little Llama, rev. 11\/13) digitally adjusted ink, gouache, and marker illustrations capture the various emotions and moods of the characters, from shyness to frustration to happiness...Young readers will enjoy seeing the relationship between Mia and her grandmother develop—with the help of Mango.\u003cbr\u003e—The Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDominguez’s easy- going illustrations (in ink, gouache, and marker) have a casual yet precise style; there are touches of humor in Mia’s English labeling of nearly every object in the apartment, and the occasional perspectival shift (looking down on a wistful Abuela as she sits in the park with her granddaughter) adds \u003cb\u003eemotional resonance\u003c\/b\u003e. There are a lot of families negotiating language and cultural divides, especially with extended family, so plenty of kids will sympathize with Mia’s situation and appreciate her growing relationship with Abuela.\u003cbr\u003e—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamily stories warm the heart and help to remind us about our own family memories. The \u003cb\u003ecolorful artwork \u003c\/b\u003eis much like the relationship created in this story.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Connection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedina pays careful attention to what it means to live in a new language.\u003cbr\u003e—Literacy Daily\u003cb\u003eMeg Medina\u003c\/b\u003e is a former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and the author of the Newbery Medal winner and Kirkus Prize finalist \u003ci\u003eMerci Suárez Changes Gears\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as its sequels, \u003ci\u003eMerci Suárez Can’t Dance \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMerci Suárez Plays It Cool\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the author of the young adult novels \u003ci\u003eBurn Baby Burn\u003c\/i\u003e, which was long-listed for the National Book Award, short-listed for the Kirkus Prize, and a finalist for the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e Book Prize; \u003ci\u003eYaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of a Pura Belpré Author Award; and \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Could Silence the Wind\u003c\/i\u003e, a Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year. Her picture books include \u003ci\u003eNo More Señora Mimí\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Brittney Cicchese; \u003ci\u003eEvelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Sonia Sánchez; \u003ci\u003eMango, Abuela, and Me\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Angela Dominguez, which was both a Pura Belpré Author and Illustrator Award Honor Book; and \u003ci\u003eTía Isa Wants a Car\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Claudio Muñoz, which won the Ezra Jack Keats Writer Award. The daughter of Cuban immigrants, Meg Medina lives in Richmond, Virginia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngela Dominguez\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e has created many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eMaria Had a Little Llama,\u003c\/i\u003e for which she received a Pura Belpre Honor for illustration. She also teaches art at the Academy of Art University. She lives in San Francisco.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305122386149,"sku":"NP9780763695132","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763695132.jpg?v=1767732219","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/mango-abuela-and-me-isbn-9780763695132","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}