Description

Abuelita teaches Carmencita that you cant rush mango-eating: it takes five steps to appreciate the gift and feel the love.

Carmencita doesnt want to help Abuelita pick mangoes; she doesnt even like them! Theyre messy, they get stuck in her teeth, and its a chore to throw out the rotten ones.

But Abuelita adores mangoes, and patiently, she teaches Carmencita the right way to eat them. Together, they listen to the trees leaves, feel its branches and roots above and below, and smell and feel the sweet, smooth fruits. Each step is a meditation on everything Mam? Earth has given, and in the Earths love, Carmencita feels the love of her Mami, her Papi, her little brother Carlitos, and of course, Abuelita.

When they finally bite in, the juice running down their arms, Carmencita understands. The mangoes are more than just mangoes and shes ready for another!

Inspired by her own childhood in Venezuela, Paola Santoss mango-sweet story is a grounding, life-affirming take on gratitude for natures gifts and connection with family and culture. Juliana Perdomos cheery artwork brings Carmencita, Abuelita, and their mango tree to life with all the warmth of golden fruit under the sun.

Simultaneously released in Spanish as C?mo se come un mango.

Author: Paola Santos
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Neal Porter Books
Published: 07/16/2024
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.8lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.60w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780823453887
Language: English