Bernardi lives with his mute grandfather, Babu, who supports them by making toys. Bernardi wishes he could go to school, but they can’t afford it. When a tourist offers a handsome price for the music box Babu gave him as a present, Bernardi regretfully sells it, giving the money to Babu. Babu uses the money to pay for his grandson’s school, and he starts working on a new music box.

Related: Africa, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, Tanzania

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• ISBN: 9781600602757
• Author: Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie
• Illustrator: Boyd, Aaron
• Published: 2008, Lee & Low Books
• Themes: Disability, Poverty, School
• Descriptors: Africa, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, Tanzania
• No. of pages: 32