Babu's Song

by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen

Book Overview

The story of a young Tanzanian boy who learns a lesson about family love after selling the special music box his grandfather made for him.

Bernardi loves to play soccer and would love to go to school too, but he and his grandfather, Babu, cannot afford to pay for schooling. Babu makes toys and Bernardi sells them at the market. Together they make enough money to get by.

One night Babu gives Bernardi a special gift -- a handmade...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1600602754
• ISBN13: 9781600602757
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Lee & Low Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 4.0" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

nice story, accurate depiction of life in Tanzania

I lived in Tanzania for two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Now that I have children I want to read stories to them about life there. This is the best children's story I have found that accurately depicts life in Tanzania and also tells an engaging story.

Beautifully Illustrated, Sweet Story

This moving story is enhanced by the beautiful illustrations. My five year-old daughter and I both enjoyed this book very much.