My Rows and Piles of Coins

Last updated Monday, March 25, 2002

Author: Tololwa M. Mollel
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Grade Level: 5th
Date(s) Used: Jul. 2000

Synopsis: In this charming African story, Saruni saves money so he can buy a bicycle to help his mother carry vegetables and firewood to sell. When his father gives him a bicycle, he puts the money toward a cart to help his mother.

Craft ideas:

• What would you save money for? Why? Draw a picture of that. How long would it take you to save it?
• Retell the story from the other characters' points of view.
• What kinds of things do you do to help your family more than just helping you? Make a book that tells that story.