The Golden Mango TreeWritten by Karen Li, Illustrated by Tochiko
Experience a wonderful journey of loss, change and hope, from one side of the world to the other. The unique and heart-warming illustrations encompass the challenges and joys of growing up as part of a multicultural family. A magical story of our time which will evoke the optimism of love in every family that reads it.
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The Golden Mango Tree is a celebration of all that it means to grow up in a family with a diverse cultural background. It describes the bravery, hope and optimism required to uproot from all that is familiar, and to settle in a land where things are very different. It is a story that, we believe, will resonate with many and we hope that it will provide opportunities to open up discussions about how great it is to celebrate our differences and learn from each other.
Tochiko's fantastic illustrations transport the reader to a fishing village in China where the story begins and we meet the central character, Grandfather, and they provide a brilliant visual journey not only through time but also across the world.
The Points For Discussion section at the back of the book means that it is particularly relevant for a teaching environment and can be used to explore topics such as family, food, migration and language. Whatever your own ethnic background the magical story and beautiful illustrations are bound to capture your heart and add joy to your day.
Tochiko's fantastic illustrations transport the reader to a fishing village in China where the story begins and we meet the central character, Grandfather, and they provide a brilliant visual journey not only through time but also across the world.
The Points For Discussion section at the back of the book means that it is particularly relevant for a teaching environment and can be used to explore topics such as family, food, migration and language. Whatever your own ethnic background the magical story and beautiful illustrations are bound to capture your heart and add joy to your day.
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Late at night, Mei would lie in bed in her cousin’s room and hear her dad and her auntie chatting away in Chinese downstairs, the strange language filling the air as they re-lived their childhood and put the world to rights. |
Reviews for The Golden Mango Tree
“The Golden Mango Tree story reminded me of the giant mango tree that grew in our own back garden in Zambia, with its dark green leaves and abundance of the richest, weightiest fruit. This golden childhood memory takes me back to my own life journey, adapting and learning new ways in new places. A unique insight into the reality of migration, beautifully written and beautifully illustrated.”
“The Golden Mango Tree transported me back to my own childhood when I would lie in bed listening to my Mum chattering in Chinese to her friends on the phone downstairs. Occasionally I would hear my name and I would wonder what they were saying about me. Then my mum immediately reverted back to Cantonese and I would fall asleep listening to her laughter with her friends, just like Mei in the story.”
