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Eight-year-old Angelica lives in an apartment in San Francisco with her parents, Anna and Tony. Her Grandma Francisca lives next door. Angelica enjoys spending time with her grandmother after school and on weekends. From Francisca, Angelica learns much about the family and its traditions and values. Grandma Francisca is an active woman who has many different jobs. She grew up in New Mexico with eight brothers and sisters. Her parents were born in...

Briefly introduces Hispanic Americans and discusses nine Hispanic holidays. Includes instructions for making a piñata.

The author describes, in bilingual text and illustrations, her experiences growing up in a Hispanic community in Texas.

The author describes, in bilingual text and illustrations, her experiences growing up in a Hispanic community in Texas.

"The author describes, in bilingual text and illustrations, her experiences growing up in an Hispanic community in Texas."--