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In this engaging juvenile tale, a grandmother explains the reason behind the distinctive housing customs in a village perched beside a volcano. She tells listeners that men live in square houses while women occupy round ones, offering an insight into local folklore and gender roles within the community.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Ann Grifalconi
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