Mamá and Me

K-Gr 1—In this companion to Papá and Me (HarperCollins, 2007), a girl spends the day with her mother making cookies, working in the garden, going to el mercado, and painting a room in the house. The bilingual child wants to do everything "sola, sola," by herself. Mamá gives her the freedom to explore and learn while still being available to help as needed. The text is mostly in English with a few Spanish words that are easily figured out through the responses. The faces in the watercolor illustrations are realistic, with backgrounds filled with flowers and designs. Movement is provided through outlines that flow and twirl around on the pages. An easy-to-read text, a loving message, and attractive illustrations make this book an excellent choice for Mother's Day.—Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio, TX