Babu's Song by Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie

Babu's Song (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781600602757)

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Babu's Song by Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie

Babu's Song

$11.95
Babu's Song by Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie

Babu's Song

$11.95
Format: Paperback
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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 music box that plays a song Babu used to sing when he still had his voice. That night and many nights after, Bernardi falls asleep listening to Babu's song.

At the market the next Saturday, a tourist offers Bernardi so much money for the music box, he cannot resist. Now he can buy the new soccer ball he has always wanted! When Bernardi returns home his difficult dilemma is resolved in a surprising turn of events that strengthens the love he and Babu share.

Set in contemporary Tanzania, this warm and tender intergenerational story is sure to touch readers of all ages.



Author: Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
ISBN-10: 1600602754
ISBN-13: 9781600602757
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 8.24h x 4.03w x 0.13d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 68997 / Babu's Song
By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
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Stephanie Stuve-Bodeenwas a Peace Corps volunteer in Tanzania and was inspired to write the Elizabeti series from this experience. The series has won numerous awards. She now lives in Wisconsin with her family.

Aaron Boyd has illustrated numerous picture books, including Calling the Water Drum, Janna and the Kings, and Babu's Song for Lee & Low Books, as well as the chapter book The Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis. His work has been recognized by the Children's Africana Book Award and the International Literacy Association (ILA). He lives with his wife, son, and dog in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You can visit him online at aaronboydart.blogspot.com.

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