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Little Mo and the Spicy Chips

For reading together, at every age. Suggested for children ages 5–9 with a grown-up. About 4 minutes to read aloud · 12 illustrated pages

Everyone wants Ethan’s extra spicy chips. Little Mo discovers that belonging doesn’t have to mean being the same.

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Inspired by Mohanji · Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence.

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Little Mo‌ AND THE SPICY CHIPS A Seeker in a Sneaker - Guide by the Eternal Presence of Mohanji Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Little Mo loved his simple homemade snacks. Fruits, nuts and sandwiches were just perfect for him Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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One day, everyone gathered around Ethan. He had brought a packet of extra spicy chips. Everyone wanted some. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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“Come on Little Mo! , Don’t tell me you are scared!” Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Little Mo didn’t want to look different, so he had a handful. CRUNCH!, His eyes watered, mouth burned, he desperately reached for his water . Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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That evening, he sat quietly by the window looking at the Mango tree remembering his friends laugh at him. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Suddenly, LIttle Mo felt Mohanji’s presence inside him. Mohanji spoke. "Little Mo, why did you eat something you didn't enjoy?" "I didn't want to be the odd one out."-Mo Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Mohanji asks, "If I plant a mango seed and give it water, sunlight, and fresh air, what will it become?" "A mango tree." - Little Mo Mohanji- "Will it become a chilli plant because everyone likes spicy food?" Little Mo giggled. "No." Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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“The mango tree takes in water, sunlight and air to grow, but it never forgets what it is. It will always bear mangoes, not chillies.” “You will meet people who like different things. Learn from them and respect their choices, but never change who you are just to belong”. “Being yourself is more important than fitting in.” Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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The next day, Ethan offered him the chips again. Little Mo smiled politely and said “No thanks. I'll stick to my sandwich." "Really?" - Ethan "Yes," Little Mo said cheerfully. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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“Can I have your fruit”- Ethan Little Mo smiled. He realised something important. People respected him more when he was simply himself. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Have you ever said yes just to fit in? What would you choose if you felt free to be yourself?

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