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Under the Baobab Tree Copyright 2012 by Julie StiegemeyerIllustrations 2012 by Earl B. Lewis

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataStiegemeyer, Julie.

Under the baobab tree / by Julie Stiegemeyer.p. cm.

Summary: Moyo and his sister Japera hurry to the baobab tree in theirAfrican village, wondering whether they will nd peddlers, conversationamong the elders, storytellers, or perhaps something new.

ISBN 978-0-310-72561-9 (hardcover)[1. VillagesFiction. 2. BaobabFiction. 3. Brothers and sistersFiction. 4. Christian lifeFiction. 5. AfricaFiction.] I. Title.PZ7.S855627Und 2012[E]dc23 2011030714

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Dedicated to principal Susan Miles, her staff, and studentsof the Jane Edwards Elementary School in Edisto Island, South Carolina.

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About the Baobab Tree The baobab tree, known as the tree of life, is commonly found in the hot and dry Africansavanna. It is called the tree of life because it has more uses than any other tree in the world,providing food, water, and shelter for both humans and animals. As the tree ages, it becomeshollow, supplying animals and humans with a place to live. Its leaves and fruit are lled with

vitamins and nutrients. Elephants especially love its fruit! Much of the year, the tree is leaess,making it look as if it were upside down with its branches so bare that they look like roots. Along

with its magnicent appearance and traits, the tree acts as a meeting place for the native African

people to share stories and adventures with one another. It is highly regarded by the people asa mythical tree and is protected so that it will continue to provide them with remarkable gifts.

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When the sun turns the morning sky to golden honey, a new day dawns,and Moyo steps from his straw-bound hut and begins his journey.

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Hurry, Japera, he calls to his sister. Time to go!

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Moyo and Japera travel down the red, dusty road to the next village. There,they will gather under the baobab tree, the tree of life.

Moyo knows that some daysthe market wagon stops underthe baobab tree. Villagers buy

brightly colored cloth andheavy pots and pans.

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But who will gather today under the baobab tree?

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