No More Señora Mimí

By Meg Medina, Brittany Cicchese (Illustrator)

Ana's excitement for her abuela's arrival clashes with her bond with babysitter señora Mimí.

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32 pages· 780 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Ana eagerly awaits her abuela's permanent stay, dreaming of endless playtime. But as her babysitter señora Mimí, a cherished companion, might no longer be needed, Ana faces a heartwarming dilemma. Can she let go of the fun and friendship they share, or will she find a way to keep both beloved figures in her life? This touching tale explores the bonds between caregivers and the children they nurture, celebrating the warmth and community they create together.

From the publisher

From Newbery Medalist Meg Medina, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, comes a poignant salute to the caregivers who enter a child’s tender world. Ana cannot contain her excitement–her abuela is coming to stay with her and Mami for always! Abuela is sure to let Ana play whenever she wants instead of rushing her off to school, like her neighbor and babysitter, señora Mimí, sometimes does. In fact, as Ana’s classmate points out, she won’t need señora Mimí to babysit at all anymore! But señora Mimí is a good listener, and they have a lot of fun together feeding the squirrels and eating snacks. Maybe Ana isn’t ready to say goodbye to señora Mimí just yet? Masterful storyteller Meg Medina shares a reassuring tale that celebrates caregivers and community and their special role in children’s lives, paired with warm, expressive illustrations by Brittany Cicchese.

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