A Mango in the Hand: A Story Told Through Proverbs

by Antonio Sacre

Book Overview

Francisco is finally old enough to journey to the mango grove all by himself to gather the mangoes for a special dinner. But bees swarm the fruit, and Francisco has trouble picking them from the tree. He returns to his father several times, and each time his father shares a different proverb to inspire Francisco to continue trying. " Querer es poder. Where there's a will, there's a way " Finally, Francisco is able to gather some mangoes, and on his...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810997347
• ISBN13: 9780810997349
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.4" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2