Home for Navidad. Ziefert, Harriet and Cohen, Santiago.
Rosa hasn't seen her mother for three years, since she left their Mexican village to work in New York and send money back to the family. Now Mama is working extra hours, saving to go back home. Rosa dreams the family will be together for Navidad. Spanish words appear throughout the story, with a glossary at the end. The simple words and vibrant art conveys Rosa’s hope and yearning that her Mama will return soon. Language: English with Spanish terms.