A Mango in the Hand
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2011 · Est. 13 min read-aloud

A Mango in the Hand

Written by Antonio Sacre · Illustrated by Sebastià Serra

A boy's quest for mangoes teaches him lessons in perseverance and generosity.

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32 pages· 1,596 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· AD540L
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Bookroo's summary

Young Francisco embarks on a solo journey to gather mangoes for a special dinner. Faced with swarming bees and empty hands, he returns to his father, who offers wisdom through proverbs. As Francisco learns perseverance, he shares his bounty with family, discovering the joy of giving. Will his kindness be rewarded? This heartwarming tale blends humor and life lessons, enriched with Spanish proverbs.

From the publisher

Guided by proverbs from his father and other relatives, Francisco makes several attempts to bring ripe mangos home for dessert on his saint day, and in the process learns lessons in love and generosity. Includes glossary of Spanish terms.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,596
Reading age
3–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD540L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
143706
Publication
Published
April 1, 2011
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780810997349
LCCN
2010024423

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