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A young boy in an African village discovers his knack for making toys when he wanders the streets and collects the natural materials needed to build a special, one-of-a-kind object. Throughout the tale, readers witness the joy of creation, the importance of local resources, and how a simple craft can spark imagination and community pride.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Karen Lynn Williams
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