Alma's favorite days are when her big family gathers at Abuela's house. Tíos take siestas while tías tell their stories, and primos play dominoes while Abuela stirs the frijoles.

 

Always at the center is the love of Abuela. 

When Abuela dies, all of this is suddenly gone. Alma is filled with sadness and grief, until she finds a letter that Abuela left for her.