The author of Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears offers a lively retelling of the traditional African story of Sebgugugu, a poor man who learns a lesson about the consequences of greed. Includes a glossary of African words and pronunciations. Map. Full-color throughout.
A mosquito's lie sets off a series of reactions in the jungle that results in the owl's refusal to wake the sun and the lion's decision to call a meeting of the animals