The Big Juicy Mango
Katelyn Mostert
Wiehan de Jager

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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First comes the flowers, then come the bees, Then after the bees come the fruit on the trees.

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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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The Big Juicy Mango
Author - Katelyn Mostert
Illustration - Wiehan de Jager
Language - English
Level - First sentences