My Rows and Piles of Coins Children's Manners Books Lesléa Newman's lyrical and humorous

Lesléa Newman's lyrical and humorous story about achieving one's dream is perfectly matched with Carey Armstrong-Ellis's witty and charming illustrations

Earth has been destroyed by a comet

sure to evoke conversations about their names

enough of wailing sirens

yet with a universality that embraces all children and their parents

My Rows and Piles of Coins Children's Manners Books Lesléa Newman's lyrical and humorous"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