"I emptied my secret money box, arranged the coins in piles and the
piles in rows . . ." The market is full of wonderful things, but Saruni
is saving his precious coins for a red and blue bicycle. How happy he
will be when he can help his mother carry heavy loads to market on his
very own bicycle--and how disappointed he is to discover that he hasn't
saved nearly enough! Determination and generosity are at the heart of
this satisfying tale, set in Tanzania and illustrated with glowing
watercolors that capture the warmth of Saruni's family and the
excitement of market day.