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Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship
by Chitra Soundar
Illustrator: Uma Krishnaswamy
Ages: 6+
Published: 2019
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 978-1-5362-0067-6
Keywords: Read-Aloud, Diversity
In these original stories based on Indian folklore, a young prince and his friend cleverly solve disputes brought before the royal court. Black-and-white illustrations.