The Big Juicy Mango

Tiny shoot begins to show, A tiny plant begins to grow.

Reaching higher towards the sun,Reaching higher until it's done.

Now it's a big tree, leafy and green,Spreading it's branches so it can be seen.

The branches are strong now, sturdy and steady,The tree needs some fruit now, the branches are ready.

The mangoes are picked by my fumbling hands,And put into big baskets to eat or make jams.

The mangoes are picked by my fumbling hands,And put into big baskets to eat or make jams.

This juicy, red mango looks delicious and fresh,Inside of the skin is bright yellow flesh.

Just one bite to taste it, sweet, juicy, cool,That one little taste is making me drool!

My mango is finished, I ate it so fast,I must get another and it won't be my last!

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The Big Juicy Mango (English), written by Katelyn Mostert, illustrated by Wiehan de Jager, published by African Storybook Initiative, used under CC BY 3.0 via the Global Digital Library. · View on the Global Digital Library
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