M Is for Mango
A first book of M words from the award-winning creators of Baby Goes to Market, ages 2+
Published on 4. June 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-5295-3206-7 (ISBN)
Description
Praise for B is for Baby: "A delightful play on the ABC book concept." Guardian
A warm and funny introduction to M words for babies and young children learning sounds and words, perfect for reading aloud at storytime, gifting to new parents or for a toddler's first bookshelf, and sharing with children trying new food.
Mo wakes up to see Mama serving milk and moi-moi for breakfast. But what Mo really wants is a mango, and the monkeys have lots of mangoes in their tree... Set in a family home in West Africa, M Is for Mango is a playful, adventurous and big-hearted picture book with accessible, simple language, vibrant illustrations and a dash of mischief, mayhem and mess.
A warm and funny introduction to M words for babies and young children learning sounds and words, perfect for reading aloud at storytime, gifting to new parents or for a toddler's first bookshelf, and sharing with children trying new food.
Mo wakes up to see Mama serving milk and moi-moi for breakfast. But what Mo really wants is a mango, and the monkeys have lots of mangoes in their tree... Set in a family home in West Africa, M Is for Mango is a playful, adventurous and big-hearted picture book with accessible, simple language, vibrant illustrations and a dash of mischief, mayhem and mess.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 2 to 5 years
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 280 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
222 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5295-3206-7 (9781529532067)
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Persons
Atinuke was born in Nigeria and spent her childhood in both Africa and the UK. As a traditional oral storyteller, and drawing upon her recent Yoruba ancestry, she visits schools and theatres all over the world. Atinuke is the author of the Anna Hibiscus series, the No. 1 Car Spotter series, Beti and the Little Round House illustrated by Emily Hughes, and the picture books Baby Goes to Market, B Is for Baby, L is for Love, Baby, Sleepy Baby and Catch That Chicken! illustrated by Angela Brooksbank. Atinuke lives on a mountain overlooking the sea in west Wales and supports the charity SOS Children's Village. Visit her online at atinuke.co.uk.
Angela Brooksbank is the illustrator of Baby Goes to Market, B Is for Baby, L is for Love, Baby, Sleepy Baby and Catch that Chicken!, written by Atinuke. About her picture book inspiration, Angela says, "I am constantly inspired by children's energy and unique response to life and hope that my work conveys some of their playful spirit." Angela lives in north London. Find her online at angelabrooksbank.com.
Angela Brooksbank is the illustrator of Baby Goes to Market, B Is for Baby, L is for Love, Baby, Sleepy Baby and Catch that Chicken!, written by Atinuke. About her picture book inspiration, Angela says, "I am constantly inspired by children's energy and unique response to life and hope that my work conveys some of their playful spirit." Angela lives in north London. Find her online at angelabrooksbank.com.