A Mango in the Hand: A Story Told Through Proverbs Cover:Hardcover Francie lives with her mother

Francie lives with her mother and younger brother

his parents worry: How will their son manage to live in a world of big things

" though they're quick to bicker about who's who

the sounds of a wild storm echo around him

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A Mango in the Hand: A Story Told Through Proverbs Cover:Hardcover Francie lives with her motherAuthor 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