Originally published in Cameroon by an organization of writers and artists who strive to given African children stories of lives that will seem familiar to them, this picture story features a city boy named Nwemb who spends his summer vacation in the small village where his grandparents. At first Nwemb is worried that there won’t be anything to do there, but soon he makes friends with a cousin named Masso, who shows him the ways village kids spend their leisure time: fishing, playing games, climbing trees, and listening to the stories Grandfather tells about their ancestors. An unuusal glimpse into the life of a contemporary West African child is illustrated with brightly colored illustrations rendered in a naive style. (Ages 6-9)

School is out. Now it's time for Nweb's vacation. He should be excited, but instead he's worried. This year Nweb's family has decided to leave the city and vacation in the village of his grandparents. Nweb has never been to the village. He doesn't know anyone there. He's worried that he won't meet anyone who will play with him. But things begin to brighten up when he meets a boy name Masso. Soon Nweb is fishing, climbing trees, and learning the customs of his people. He is sad to return to the city, but one day he will visit the village again.