Follow Maria and friends on their adventures!
The adventures begin when Maria is swept away from her home in Brazil, and arrives in a new and strange place, where she can't understand what anyone is saying!
Maria must work hard to meet the challenges of going to school, making friends, and expressing her thoughts and feelings!
About the Author
Rita DeOliveira has taught English as a Second Language in the United States for more than a decade. She is an aspiring polyglot and a lover of travel.
Ms. DeOliveira holds in highest regards her students and their families, whose strength and resiliences are a constant source of wonder and inspiration for her.
Ms. DeOliveria lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two dogs.
A must-have for all ESL students and classrooms!
Maria must work hard to meet the challenges of going to school, making friends, and expressing her thoughts and feelings!
Children who are New Americans will see themselves in Maria's story, as she works hard to overcome the challenges of day-to-day life in a new home where she doesn't speak the dominant language.
A must-have for all English as a Second Language (ESL) elementary classrooms, libraries, or for anyone who knows or has been an English Learner!
What Others Are Saying:
5.0 out of 5 stars Maria will steal your heart!
"This book is a wonderful story with a sweet character that young children can easily identify with. It’s a story of perseverance and overcoming change, in a difficult situation.
My daughters best friend is an English learner. I can see this being in classrooms everywhere!
Maria will steal your heart 💗"
Amy, Parent (verified Amazon purchase)
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story that teaches understanding and acceptance
"Cute story that teaches acceptance and understanding."
Troy (verified Amazon purchase)
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfekte Geschenkidee - absolute Kaufempfehlung
"Rita war meine Englischlehrerin in den USA und ich möchte mich auf diesem Weg bei ihr bedanken. Das Buch ist total niedlich gestaltet und bietet absoluten Mehrwert für alle, die ihrem Kind ein englischsprachiges Buch vorlesen möchten. Danke Rita :) "
Verified Amazon purchase - Germany