The Mango Tree






Grade - 1st
Genre - Picture Book

Theme - Family
Written - Kanchan Bannerjee
Illustrated - Kavya Singh
Published - Pratham Books



About the author  

Jyoshika, an NGO that works to improve young children's learning, was founded by Kanchan Bannerjee. She likes to write for young readers. She created graded readers in Hindi for kids in Chattisgarh and Kannada for kids in Karnataka as part of a UNICEF project. She creates strategy and educational materials as the managing trustee of the Akshara Foundation. 


Synopsis 

The little girl loves visiting her grandparents because of the mango tree. She loves hiding behind the tree. Her parents try to find her but can't find her behind the tree. At the last the dog finds her on the tree where a lot of birds come.



Reading-writing strategies


Pre-reading

  1. If mango could talk, what conversation would the children have with mango? 

  2. Discuss why children like to go to their grandparents home and what is so special about their grandparents home



During reading


  1. Ask children to draw a mango tree of their imagination.

  2. Play music while reciting the story.

  3. Have children read out the story in their grandparents voice.




Post-reading



  1. Ask the children to fill this.

  2. Have a mango themed party where everyone is asked to wear yellow.

  3. Encourage and make the children learn about the loyalty of a dog. 

  4. Story cards can be made and children can be asked to rearrange them.


Reflection

The book is rich in illustration and is colourful. It keeps young children engaged and reminds them of their summer vacations when they visit their grandparents house. The illustrations are cartoon-like. Overall, the book is appropriate for young children to read.


Sources

https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/11537-the-mango-tree?mode=read



Comments

  1. RAKHIJune 3, 2023 at 12:10 PM

    I liked this story for first grader, it will really help to engage young learners and create interest in reading as it is sweet, simple and lovely story.

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