Mango, Abuela and Me by

"Mango, Abuela and Me" written by Meg Medina and illustrated by Angela Dominguez

ochoaj42 — 2025-06-16 15:46:03 UTC

Author is Meg Medina

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Read Aloud

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Pura Belpre Award 2016

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Character Traits: Mia

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Caring-She learns Spanish to communicate better with Abuela

Determined- She works hard to learn Spanish at home and school

Character Traits: Abuela

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Loving: She cares and loves Mia even though they don't speak the same language.

Patient: She supports her and never gets frustrated when Mia is learning Spanish.

Relation to Multicultural Awareness

ochoaj42 — 2025-06-24 20:08:58 UTC

The book highlights the importance of preserving family culture and heritage through language and relationships.

Mia is growing up in a bilingual home which is the reality for many children who have multiple cultures in their home.

4 QAR

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Right there

What does Mia name her bird?

Mango

Think and Search

What are some ways Abuela showed she loved and cared for Mia?

She would spend time with Mia by cooking with her.

Author and Me

What message does the author want to share with readers about the importance of learning a new language?

Learning a new language can be the bridge to build better connections with loved ones near and far.

On my own

Have you ever showed someone you loved them without using words, and what did you do?

Yes, you can show someone you love them through hugs, kisses and making them artwork.

SWBSTF

ochoaj42 — 2025-06-25 02:27:51 UTC

Mia wants to communicate with her Abuela who only speaks Spanish but Mia doesn’t speak Spanish and Abuela doesn’t speak English. So, Mia started learning Spanish at school and practicing at home with Abuela. Then, Mia and Abuela were able to better communicate through cooking, talking and bonding over cultural stories. Finally, Mia and Abuela were able to speak to each other in Spanish and they grew closer than ever, building a strong relationship. The theme of this book is that the power of language can help grow connections across generations.