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A Mango in the Hand: A Story Told Through Proverbs Cover:Hardcover backgroundAuthor Antonio Sacre and illustrator Sebasti Serras picture book A Mango in the Hand is a touching, funny family story inspired by proverbs. "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 storys themes." Kirkus Francisco is finally old enough to journey to the mango grove all by himself to gather the