Mango, Abuela, and Me

Written by Meg Medina

A girl finds a creative way to bridge the language gap with her grandmother.

4.3 Goodreads · 2,061 ratings

32 pages· 990 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD560L

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Bookroo's summary

Mia's grandmother moves from her sunny home to the bustling city, struggling with English and missing her stories. As they bond over cooking, Mia learns Spanish, but communication remains tough. A chance encounter with a parrot sparks Mia's clever plan to help them connect. Can this feathered friend bridge the gap between generations and languages? Discover a heartwarming story of love and understanding that transcends words.

From the publisher

“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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