Home at last - susan middleton elya

Ana Patino, a Mexican girl, adjusts to her new life in the United States, but her mother is having problems because she doesnt know English.

When one of the babies falls ill, Mama tries to get help, but no one can understand her.

She agrees to take English lessons and develops a sense of belonging in the process.

Full-color illustrations.

Choices, Cooperative Childrens Book Center (CCBC) Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, National Council for the Social Studies/ Childrens Book Council A sympathetic tale of a mother-daughter bond and overcoming adversity, brought to life by the vivid illustrations of Felipe Davalos.

Ana Patino is adjusting well to her new life in the United States, but her mother is having a difficult time because she doesnt speak English.

When Anas baby brother falls ill, Mama tries to get help, but no one can understand her.

Now convinced of the need to learn the native language, Mama agrees to take English lessons.

As her knowledge of the English language grows, so does her sense of confidence and belonging.

Susan Middleton Elyas sympathetic tale of a mother-daughter bond and overcoming adversity is brought to life by the vivid illustrations of Felipe Davalos.