{"product_id":"a-mango-in-the-hand-a-story-told-through-proverbs-hardcover","title":"A Mango in the Hand: A Story Told Through Proverbs - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAntonio Sacre\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSebastia Serra\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor Antonio Sacre and illustrator Sebastià Serra's picture book \u003ci\u003eA Mango in the Hand\u003c\/i\u003e is a touching, funny family story inspired by proverbs.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \"\u003ci\u003eQuerer es poder.\u003c\/i\u003e Where there's a will, there's a way!\" Finally, Francisco is able to gather some mangoes, and on his way home he stops to visit his uncle, grandmother, and aunt. Francisco shares his mangoes with them, and by the time he gets home he no longer has any! \"\u003ci\u003eEs mejor dar que recibir. \u003c\/i\u003eSometimes it's better to give than to receive.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Luckily for Francisco, his generosity does not go unnoticed. \"\u003ci\u003eAmor con amor se paga.\u003c\/i\u003e Love is repaid with love.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Readers are sure to be charmed by this humorous story about problem solving and sharing. The book includes a glossary of Spanish words. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A 'story told through proverbs' could easily go terribly wrong, but this sweet tale succeeds beautifully. This smoothly written family story is filled with warmth and humor and incorporates a blending of well-placed proverbs in both Spanish and English to drive the story's themes. Digitally colored pencil-and-ink cartoon drawings reflect the lush greens of summertime and outdoor living in this intergenerational barrio.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntonio Sacre, born in Boston to a Cuban father and Irish American mother, is an internationally touring storyteller, author, and solo performance artist based in Los Angeles. He earned a BA in English from Boston College and an MA in Theater Arts from Northwestern University. He has been a featured storyteller at the Kennedy Center, the National Storytelling Festival, the National Book Festival at the Library of Congress, and museums, schools, libraries, and festivals worldwide. His books and recordings have won numerous national awards, and he is the author-and storyteller-in-residence at the prestigious UCLA Lab School.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 10.27 x 10.38 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) (2011)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mango in the Hand: A Story Told Through Proverbs\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42156991611015,"sku":"9780810997349","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/58164149ef22c7d6f32ef4a8f1ebd829.webp?v=1733247853","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/a-mango-in-the-hand-a-story-told-through-proverbs-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}