Abuela

Why This Book?

A young girl and her grandmother celebrate their home and relationship in this magical story. Winner of the Parents' Choice Award!

Come join Rosalba and her grandmother, her abuela, on a magical journey as they fly over the streets, sights, and people of New York City which sparkles below. The story is narrated in English and sprinkled with Spanish phrases as Abuela points out places that they explore together. The exhilaration in Rosalba’s and Abuela's story is magnified by the loving bond that only a grandmother and granddaughter can share. This story celebrates family, imagination, and bilingual storytelling.

Montessori Connections

• Practical Life & Sensorial: Use a globe or map to trace Abuela’s journey.
• Language: Create 3-part cards for landmarks and Spanish phrases.
• Math & Order: Sequence “places visited” on a story map.
• Art & Expression: Children draw their own “flying adventure” with bilingual captions.

Music & Movement
Play a flying game: children spread their arms like wings as the story is read, saying key words in both languages.

Family Connections
Encourage families to share cultural traditions from grandparents. Provide a template for children to interview elders in English or Spanish.

Montessori Big Idea
Respects intergenerational connections and honors language as part of cultural identity.

Try This at Home
Ask your child to say “grandmother” in English, Spanish, and any home language used in your family.