Ana Patino, a Mexican girl, adjusts to her new life in the United States, but her mother is having problems because she doesn\'t know English.
Susan Middleton Elya\'s sympathetic tale of a mother-daughter bond and overcoming adversity is brought to life by the vivid illustrations of Felipe Davalos..
As her knowledge of the English language grows, so does her sense of confidence and belonging.
Now convinced of the need to learn the native language, Mama agrees to take English lessons.
When Ana\'s baby brother falls ill, Mama tries to get help, but no one can understand her.
Ana Patino is adjusting well to her new life in the United States, but her mother is having a difficult time because she doesn\'t speak English.
Choices, Cooperative Children\'s Book Center (CCBC) Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, National Council for the Social Studies/ Children\'s Book Council A sympathetic tale of a mother-daughter bond and overcoming adversity, brought to life by the vivid illustrations of Felipe Davalos.
Full-color illustrations.
She agrees to take English lessons and develops a sense of belonging in the process.
When one of the babies falls ill, Mama tries to get help, but no one can understand her.
Ana Patino, a Mexican girl, adjusts to her new life in the United States, but her mother is having problems because she doesn\'t know English
