How to Eat a Mango - Hardcover

Name: How to Eat a Mango - Hardcover
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SKU: 9780823453887
Price: 18.99 USD
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by Paola Santos

$18.99

Book Overview

Abuelita teaches Carmencita that you can't rush mango-eating: it takes five steps to appreciate the gift and feel the love.

Carmencita doesn't want to help Abuelita pick mangoes; she doesn't even like them! They're messy, they get stuck in her teeth, and it's 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 tree's leaves, feel its branches and roots above and below, and smell and feel the sweet, smooth fruits. Each step is a meditation on everything Mamá Earth has given, and in the Earth's 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 she's ready for another!

Inspired by her own childhood in Venezuela, Paola Santos's mango-sweet story is a grounding, life-affirming take on gratitude for nature's gifts and connection with family and culture. Juliana Perdomo's 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 Cómo se come un mango.

A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year

ISBN	9780823453887
Author	Paola Santos
Publisher	Neal Porter Books
Genre	Children and Society & culture
Format	Hardcover
Published	July 2024
Language	ENG- English
Pages	40
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Kids
Print Size	Standard Print

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Paola Santos was born and raised in Venezuela before she fled to Canada. Paola is a member of the SCBWI, a graduate of the Children's Book Academy, and the author of How to Eat a Mango, illustrated by Juliana Perdomo. She was awarded a Las Musas Hermanas mentorship with author Alexandra Alessandri and a We Need Diverse Books mentorship with author Meg Medina. Olivia Sua is an artist who creates elaborate works of painted cut paper. She was born in Washington State and currently resides in the Snoqualmie Valley. Olivia graduated from Pacific Northwest College of Art with a BFA in illustration. When she's not illustrating, Olivia likes to go backpacking, spend time with her loved ones, and do anything creative.

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