{"product_id":"9780810997349","title":"A Mango in the Hand: A Story Told Through Proverbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrancisco 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.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuckily for Francisco, his generosity does not go unnoticed. \"\u003ci\u003eAmor con amor se paga.\u003c\/i\u003e Love is repaid with love.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders are sure to be charmed by this humorous story about problem solving and sharing. The book includes a glossary of Spanish words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Mango in the Hand\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABRAMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47016577728752,"sku":"9780810997349","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780810997349_p0.jpg?v=1763740649","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780810997349","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}