Most of you already know that Maura Aunty & Co. will be leaving Calcutta and heading to Japan for a while. Our departure date is February 27, 2002 - and getting closer everyday. We'll surely miss all our family and friends here, but on the other hand, going to Japan will be an exciting adventure we can share with you all.

That means although there will be some changes, Mango Smiles and Mustard Seeds will continue on while we are away. That will happen only if the enthusiasism is there - which I think it is.

Inside this issue I'll explain how you can send / give things you want to submit for Mango Smiles and how the library will work so that you can still access the books and do activities from time to time. I'll be sending letters, photos, reports, etc. from Japan to the library and I hope all Mustard Seeds members and Mango Smile readers will stay in touch too. Let's give it a TRY !!

Love, Maura January 2002

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Mango Bite: An interview with Marguerite Shaddy by Hia Mookherjee
Young Bean Garden by Saantonu and Manasi Chatterjee
Hunting and Gathering by Maura Hurley
Mexico, I'm Here by Jillian Marcie Molina
"Bag It" by Devashis Mukherjee
Tiger Talk by Saptak Mohanta
Mustard Seeds Poetry
Hoop-Shoot Hooplah ! by Alyssa Molina
A Mela to Remember by Anomita Mookherjee
Off to Japan ... by Maura Hurley
Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head by Doc. Basu
A Big Thank You
Book Review - TRASH !! ... by Chottu
The Litterbug Quiz
mustard seeds Hobby Stop by Chottu
mustard seeds library by Debasis Mukherjee