When Malaika finds out that her mother is expecting a baby, she is overwhelmed with emotions. What will happen when the baby comes? Will her mother forget Malaika? There is also a new student in her class. class that comes from far away and speaks a little differently, like her. Malaika is counting on this new friendship to help her accept the changes that are coming to her family.

Charming text and colorful illustrations accompany this charming story about family, friendship and change.