The Big Juicy Mango
Katelyn Mostert
Wiehan de Jager
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Tiny shoot begins to show, A tiny plant begins to grow.
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Reaching higher towards the sun, Reaching higher until it’s done.
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Now it’s a big tree, leafy and green, Spreading it’s branches so it can be seen.
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The branches are strong now, sturdy and steady, The tree needs some fruit now, the branches are ready.
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The mangoes are picked by my fumbling hands, And put into big baskets to eat or make jams.
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The mangoes are picked by my fumbling hands, And put into big baskets to eat or make jams.
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This juicy, red mango looks delicious and
fresh, Inside of the skin is bright yellow flesh.
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Just one bite to taste it, sweet, juicy, cool, That one little taste is making me drool!
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My mango is finished, I ate it so fast, I must get another and it won’t be my last!
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Original Story
ठुलो र सलो आँप, written by Katelyn Mostert. Illustrations by Wiehan de Jager. Published by African Storybook Project,
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