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Mango’s 2 Faces is based on a whimsical, moving Philippine folktale about the mango. According to this book, the word “mango” is derived from the name of the main character, Anga. Anga’s heart was made up of two parts: one that was kind and enjoyed helping her neighbors, and another that was mean-spirited, always wanting to cause trouble for her friends. One day, a fairy godmother started giving Anga a sparkling heart each time she did something kind. What did Anga do with her sparkling hearts? How was Anga’s name connected to the mango tree? Read this beautifully-illustrated book to find out the answers!