Tololwa M. Mollel, an Arusha Maasai from Tanzania, grew up on his grandfather's coffee farm. He has a B.A. from the University of Dar es Salaam and a M.A. from the University of Alberta, Canada. The author of many picture books, he has published ten with Clarion. He lives in Edmonton, Canada. E.B. Lewis's watercolor paintings appear in over seventy books for children. He has received numerous awards, including the Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration, four Coretta Scott King Honors, and a Caldecott Honor.
"The characters shine in this well and simply told tale, with
its neatly, but not too deeply, buried lesson."
-- Kirkus Reviews"Many children will
relate to what it's like to save, plan, and count towards a dream"
-- Booklist"A warm family story contains
several universal childhood experiences: the pride in persevering
and gaining a new skill and in making an unselfish contribution to
the family. . . . the fluid, light-splashed watercolor
illustrations lend a sense of place and authenticity. Watching
Saruni's savings mount visu-ally is a nice touch. . . . Deft and
effective." -- School Library Journal (starred
review)"In an ending that makes this selfless hero an
inspiration to readers, Saruni contemplates using his savings to
buy a cart to pull behind his bike, to further lighten the loads
his mother must carry. Lewis's engaging and lifelike paintings
convincingly portray a range of images and emotions, including the
verdant Tanzanian landscape and bustling marketplace, and, most
affectingly, the strong bond between this boy and his loving
parents." -- Publishers Weekly (starred
review)
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