Synopsis

I emptied my secret money box, arranged the coins in piles and the piles in rows . . . The market is full of wonderful things, but Saruni is saving his precious coins for a red and blue bicycle. How happy he will be when he can help his mother carry heavy loads to market on his very own bicycle--and how disappointed he is to discover that he hasn't saved nearly enough! Determination and generosity are at the heart of this satisfying tale, set in Tanzania and illustrated with glowing watercolors that capture the warmth of Saruni's family and the excitement of market day.

Author: Tololwa M. Mollel
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 08/23/1999
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 11.22h x 9.28w x 0.37d
ISBN: 9780395751862
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Coretta Scott King Award - Honor Book

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 06/15/1999 pg. 968
Publishers Weekly 08/16/1999 pg. 83
School Library Journal 08/01/1999 pg. 140
Booklist 08/01/1999 pg. 2066
Booklist 02/15/2000 pg. 1109
ALA Notable Children's Books 01/01/2000 pg. 1346
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1999 pg. 47 - Recommended, Satisfactory
New York Times 04/16/2000 pg. 30
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 47 - Recommended, Satisfactory