Ana Patino is adjusting well to her new life in the United States, but her mother is having problems because she doesn’t know English. When one of the babies falls ill, Mama tries to get help, but no one can understand her. Convinced that she needs to learn the new language, Mama agrees to take English lessons. As Mama gains new language skills, she also develops a sense of confidence and belonging.

• ISBN: 9781584300205
• Author: Middleton Elya, Susan
• Illustrator: Davalos, Felipe
• Published: 2002 , Lee & Low Books
• Themes: adjustment, Family, Immigrant family, Learning languages
• Descriptors: Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Southwest, United States