Tekleh doesn’t mean to cause trouble but everywhere he goes, it follows. When his exasperated father carves him a gebeta (also called mancala) gameboard to keep him occupied, he has no idea the chain of events to come! Follow a curious young Ethiopian boy as he tends his goats and stumbles upon a series of unusual encounters that help him learn not only the value of goods, but of giving. As he trades his gebeta for a knife, a masinko, a drum, some corn and a papaya, he discovers the value of generosity and compassion.
Bilingual text supports established readers in developing vocabulary and fluency in indigenous Ethiopian languages. Charming illustrations bring the richness and beauty of the Ethiopian countryside to life.---from the publisher
40 pages 979-8617101555 Ages 5-9
Keywords: Africa, father/sons, growing up, compassion, generosity, conduct of life, fun, values, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old, diversity, diverse books, multicultural
