'The interaction between Abue Rosa and her young grandson is
comfortable and loving. . . Lewis' warm palette cocoons the characters
in manifest familial love. . . Fans of uncomplicated, family centric
stories won't be disappointed.
--Kirkus
Arturo and his grandmother return in this charming bilingual sequel.
Abue Rosa and Arturo are making a welcome dinner for Tia Ines' new
fiancé using plaintains, pollo, and pastel. With a bit of creativity,
Arturo takes charge and creates a welcome feast like no other. Charming
illustrations infused with the colors of the Southwest bring this
touching story to life. A glossary at the end provides explanations and
pronunciation for key words.