Martha asked this question about The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store:
Monkey Pants tells Dodo that he got his marble from Mother. Was his mother Chana?
Abby Elliott I don’t believe so. The book mentioned many times that Chona was not a mother and that was difficult for her. I believe it is a symbol of kindness and…moreI don’t believe so. The book mentioned many times that Chona was not a mother and that was difficult for her. I believe it is a symbol of kindness and unity used to bond the boys together. (less)
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