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 bicycleand how disappointed he is to discover that he hasnt 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 Sarunis family and the excitement of market day.
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1,265 words32 pagesLexile AD760LGrade P to 2Age 4-7
Published 1999
precious
dim
sore
oversize
spinach
gruff
maize
squeaky
motorbike
wheelbarrow
firewood
astonishment
muddy
confusion
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