Description

Maggie Mango is happy in her mango tree home until one day everything changes, and she finds herself in the world too soon.

Maggie represents the millions of displaced and vulnerable children around the world. As others begin to view Maggie in the light of her circumstances, she too starts to believe she is worthless and hopeless. When a kind man recognizes her potential and provides the basic care she needs, Maggie finds the courage and strength to become more than she ever imagined.

The kind man in this story represents the ministries and organizations helping children realize their potential, regardless of their circumstances.

A portion of the proceeds from this book is donated to projects changing the lives of vulnerable children in communities around the world.

Review

“Author Teresa Janzen has created a very meaningful picture book that will appeal to children and the adults reading it to their littles. With just the right amount of whimsy, this story follows Maggie Mango as she learns her value is not determined by what others think of her; rather, she discovers that her value is deeply rooted in her divine destiny. I believe this picture book will touch the hearts of many. It certainly has touched mine.”

Michelle Medlock Adams
Award-winning author of more than 100 books, including:
Dinosaur Devotions, I Love You Bigger Than the Sky, and Cuddle-Up Prayers.

About the Author

Teresa Janzen, M.Ed., empowers the weary, worried, and wounded to experience God’s radical abundance in work, life, and relationships. She is an international speaker, author, coach, and host of the Radical Abundance podcast. More than twenty years of experience in leadership and global ministry compels her to share inspiring stories with wit and insight. Teresa is a Board-Certified Christian Master Mental Health Coach (BCCMMHC) and member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. She is a train-the-trainer for trauma healing, an oral Bible study trainer, and missional consultant. Teresa and her husband, Dan, served as missionaries with ACROSS in South Sudan.

About the Illustrator

Samuel But Agot of South Sudan is the second born of six children raised in a refugee settlement in Uganda. He is grateful to be in a Christian family that values education. Samuel graduated from secondary school in 2021, and he plans to continue his education in pursuit of art and media. Samuel hopes to open his own business where he can utilize his talent to bring beauty and hope to the world.