Synopses & Reviews
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 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! "Es mejor dar que recibir. Sometimes it's better to give than to receive."and#160;
Luckily for Francisco, his generosity does not go unnoticed. "Amor con amor se paga. Love is repaid with love."
Readers are sure to be charmed by this humorous story about problem solving and sharing. The book includes a glossary of Spanish words.
Praise for Aand#160;Mango in the Hand
and#8220;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 storyand#8217;s themes. Digitally colored pencil-and-ink cartoon drawings reflect the lush greens of summertime and outdoor living in this intergenerational barrio.and#8221; and#8211;Kirkus Reviews
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andquot;[T]his thoughtfully designed book deserves attention and a place on the crowded shelf of Noahand#39;s Ark retellings.andquot;
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andquot;Recounting the Great Flood by using several centuriesandrsquo; worth of images, many from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a terrific idea, and much in these pages rewards close viewing.andquot;
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andquot;A visually rich, majestic version of the familiar story.andquot;
Synopsis
This book is a gentle reminder of a timeless rule for parent and child: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Everyone knows a version of the Golden Rule. But what does it really mean? And how do you follow it? In this gorgeously illustrated book, a grandfather explains to his grandson that the Golden Rule means you treat people the way you would like to be treated. Its golden because its so valuable, and a way of living your life thats so simple, it shines. And though it may be a simple rule, it isnt easy to follow. Fortunately, following the Golden Rule is something everyone can do, which means that every personold or young, rich or poorcan be a part of making the world a better place.
Synopsis
Grandpa explains that the golden rule is a simple statement on how to live that can be practiced by people of all ages and faiths, then helps his grandson figure out how to apply the rule to his own life. 20,000 first printing.
Synopsis
Children and adults will love this beautiful retelling of Noahandrsquo;s Ark and the massive flood that destroyed the earth. The story is illustrated with paintings and drawings in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Featured artists include Gustave Courbet, Marc Chagall, John Henry Dearle, Lodewijk Tieling, Aurelio Luini, Giulio Bonasone, Jacob Bouttats, and Joseph Anton Koch. The book concludes with a note about each artwork.
About the Author
Antonio Sacre is an internationally touring writer, storyteller, and performance artist based in Los Angeles and is the author of La Noche Buena: A Chirstmas Story. Sebastiand#224; Serra lives with his family in a village near Barcelona, Spain.