Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border

For the child grappling with the distance between loved ones, this story finds hope and creative connection at the border fence during a holiday visit.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is processing a difficult separation from family or asking questions about why borders and walls exist. This poignant story follows Maria and her brother as they travel to Las Playas to see their Abuela through the border fence for La Posada Sin Fronteras. It explores the tension of physical barriers through a lens of resilience and child led creativity. Parents will appreciate how it handles sensitive political realities with grace, focusing on the unbreakable bonds of love and the ingenious ways children find to overcome obstacles. It is a perfect choice for teaching empathy, social justice, and the power of hope during the holiday season.

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What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Depicts the emotional pain of being physically separated from a loved one by a barrier.

Sensitive Topics

The book addresses the physical and legal separation of families at the border. The approach is direct but age-appropriate, grounded in a child's perspective of unfairness. It is secular but mentions the religious tradition of Las Posadas. The resolution is hopeful and empowering without promising a change in legal status, focusing instead on emotional connection.