Ready, set, mango!

Cousins and on-again, off-again BFFs Tee and Dee compete over everything--even the gross stuff. The girls will be spending their summer vacation on the tropical island where their aunt lives. Their rivalry reignites as soon as they arrive. When Auntie decides to make fruit smoothies, the two besties are tasked with collecting mangoes from the nearby trees. The simple job quickly turns into a contest. "I'm going to find the perfect mangoes," declares Tee. "My mangoes are going to be the best," replies Dee. And off they go, darting through the grove of trees, finding most of the golden offerings unsatisfactory. When the cousins notice something sparkly on the ground, collecting these "beautiful pebbles" swiftly becomes their new focus. Their game turns into another heated debate before the girls finally realize that their friendship is ultimately what matters most. The revelation that the pebbles are in fact goat poop brings this lively summer outing to a hilariously charming conclusion; both girls gaze in horror as the horned culprit munches on discarded mangoes. The cousins' warm, picturesque island community is illustrated in bright colors. Latif's cartoonish images feature motion lines and exaggerated facial expressions, while Young's dialogue rings true. All characters present Black. By turns goofy and gross--a tale of fun surprises and deepened connections.(Picture book. 4-8) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.