Mariana and Her Familia
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Mariana and Her Familia

By Mónica Mancillas, Erika Meza (Illustrator)

A girl discovers love transcends language on her first trip to Mexico.

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32 pages
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Mariana's first visit to her abuelita in Mexico is filled with unfamiliar sights and sounds. Overwhelmed by new faces and Spanish phrases, she wonders if she'll ever fit in. But through stories, kindness, and a few new words, Mariana learns that family love bridges any cultural gap. Will she find her place in this vibrant world?

From the publisher

A heartwarming picture book about a young girl on her first trip to visit family in Mexico, who learns there is no language barrier when it comes to love–from debut author Mónica Mancillas and rising star illustrator Erika Meza. Perfect for fans of Where Are You From? and Mango, Abuela, and Me.Mariana is visiting her abuelita and extended family in Mexico for the first time. Her tummy does a flip as she and Mami cross the frontera.There are all new sights, smells, and sounds. And at Abuelita’s house, Mariana is overwhelmed by new faces and Spanish phrases she doesn’t understand.But with a story, some kindness, and a few new words from Abuelita, Mariana discovers that the love of family knows no cultural divide.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about grandmaBooks about grandparentsBooks about immigration and emigration
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Book details

Publication
Published
October 4, 2022
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062962461

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