A warm, universal story about feeling new and finding friendship beyond words.

English, with its blustery blues and whites, just feels wrong to Isabel. She loves the warm oranges and pinks of Spanish. As she prepares for her first day at a new school, she knows she’ll have to learn English—and she would rather not! The day feels awkward and unfamiliar… until Isabel discovers there’s more than one way to communicate and make new friends.

With lyrical text and expressive illustrations, this heartwarming picture book captures the challenge of navigating a new language and celebrates the many ways we can connect—even when words feel out of reach. Perfect for children starting at a new school, bilingual families, or anyone who has felt like an outsider learning to belong.