This story presents life for a child named Yoanes who is living in Tanzania, Africa and who has a task set by his mother to find out where their chicken is laying its eggs. Yoanes must explore many scary areas while following the chicken around the jungle. He finally discovers the eggs and him and his mother take them to a market and sell them. This book is an interesting illustration of life in a far away country. (Tanzania). ( )

A story about a child's life in Africa who contribute to the family and enjoys her work. Large interesting illustrations, though some pages might be a little too wordy for less mature students. Recommended for a continent or culture study.

Our protagonist is determined to find out where Kele is hiding her eggs, so he can sell them with his grandmother and get his reward. So he persistently tracks her all day, then steels himself to enter the "creepy" shed and get the eggs out - two great character traits to encourage.

The artwork is beautiful, and I love the clear descriptive language.

Babywearers, note that the market scene shows two woman carrying their babies in kangas. ( )