A rhythmic text with repetitive phrases relates how the children watch Mamá make soup (recipe included) and go with Papá to get tortillas before enjoying the results of her labor.

Pepita, a little girl who can converse in Spanish and English, decides not to "speak twice" until unanticipated problems cause her to think twice about her decision.

Pepita does not like the color pink and is dismayed to learn that it is the favorite color of the pink little girl who moves in next door.

Tina's mother doesn't seem to accept her new friend until the night Mamá cooks tamales, and they learn they both speak the same language.