Q: Dear Maya, Do you have a favorite kind of pet? — Amelia, 9, California

Maya: I really love all animals, but my favorite pet is… my parrot Paco! Lots of animals make great pets. My parents’ shop is full of dogs, cats, fish, birds, rabbits and hamsters that need good families. Every one of them is sooooo cute – sometimes I want to take them all home with me! Of course, Papi won’t let me. (I asked.)

Q: Maya I don’t know how to speak English I would like to ask you what I can do to learn English? I know a few words like hi, hello, how are you those words nothing else up til now what is your advice for me to learn English please write me the answer quickly please and thank you. — Deisy, 11, North Carolina

Maya: Hi, Deisy! Do any of your friends speak English? Or does anyone in your family speak English? Maybe you can ask one of them to teach you a few new words each day. It’s fun to learn a language when you do it with someone else! Good luck!