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Translated by Isabelle Duston and reformatted for Bloom by Cara Ediger, the narrative follows two young girls, Maria and Naomi, as they navigate their anxieties and adventurous spirits. Naomi expresses apprehension about climbing trees due to potential dangers, specifically mentioning snakes, while Maria encourages her to be bold. Their excursion into a mango tree takes a fearful turn when they hear a hissing sound, leading to a shared fright and a hasty retreat. The story subtly addresses the child's perception of danger and encourages a more rational approach to overcoming fears, emphasizing that not all perceived threats materialize. The book's open license permits adaptation and commercial use, provided copyright and credits are maintained, promoting the dissemination of educational and engaging content globally. 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You must keep the copyright and credits for authors, illustrators, etc.  \nDo not scare the snakes!  \nWriter: World Education, Inc.  \nIllustration: Silva Afonso  \nTranslated By: Isabelle Duston  \nLanguage: English  \nSaide, South African Institute for Distance Education [www.africanstorybook.org](www.africanstorybook.org)  \nA Saide Initiative  \nMaria wants to climb the coconut tree . Naomi does not want to climb the coconut tree .  \n“It is dangerous!” she says .  \nMaria asks,“Let's go up the mango tree?”  \nNaomi replies,“I'm afraid. There could be a snake .”  \nMaria laughs,“There are no snakes in the mango tree . Let's go up.”  \nSo the two girls go up the tree .  \nThe two girls are in the mango tree playing. Then they hear a noise, Ssssssss ...  \nMaria is startled.“A snake! Let's run away,” she cries .  \nMaria and Naomi got such a fright that they fell out of the mango tree .  \nThe girls run . The snake might bite! 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