María Mariposa

When Maria starts her first day of school, she encounters a butterfly on her windowsill that reminds her of Mexico. The butterfly serves as a symbol of her culture and identity, giving her the strength and magic to get through her through the day while staying true to herself. The fantastical and co......more

Maria is waking up in a new apartment in a new city and today she is starting a brand-new school. Maria is from Mexico and is very anxious about all the new things that are happening. Until she spots a special gift from Mexico fluttering by…a butterfly or “¡Una mariposa!” The butterfly reminds Maria......more

This book features colorful, whimsical illustrations that immediately draw readers in. The rich, descriptive language, particularly its use of color, highlights the symbolic connection between butterflies, Mexico, and Maria. The story follows a progressive and emotionally grounded plot. Maria moves......more

Beautiful book about new beginnings and choc full of courage, imagination, and feelings. It’s not just Maria’s first day of school, it’s her first day of a new school in a new country with a new language. She’s understandably nervous. But then a monarch butterfly that has migrated all the way from M......more

I really liked this book because I wish I had a book like this when I was in elementary school. I see a bit of myself in Maria because also being half mexican, I felt like none of the books related to me. I felt like i couldn’t fit in because I was not brown enough for the brown kids, but I also fel......more