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Residents of a Sudanese village rejoice when a modern water‐storage method is introduced, promising greater convenience. Yet Fatima’s grandmother argues that the reliability and cultural significance of the baobab tree cannot be matched by any technology. This tale contrasts tradition and innovation through the eyes of a young girl and her wise grandmother.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Cristina Kessler
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