“That’s my mother’s voice,” said Afrika.

“Shame, she is lost! I can hear she’s upset. It sounds as though she’s near the book stall. Come, let’s run, Asanda!”

Together the children ran to the book stall, and there, right in front of it, were Mme wa Afrika and Dintle. Mama opened her arms and Afrika ran straight into them.

“Hello, Mama, are you alright?” asked Afrika.

“Don’t worry now, we’ve found you and Dintle. You aren’t lost anymore.”

Dintle was very happy to see her big brother. Afrika bent down and gave her a hug. “Mama, this is Asanda, my new friend,” said Afrika. “She taught me how to balance a cooldrink bottle on my head. She wants to buy a book.”

“Hello, Asanda, I am glad to meet you,” said Mme wa Afrika smiling. “Now, let’s look at the books and see what we can find! Afrika, remember you wanted to learn how to make a bird house.” They all spent some time looking at the books and Mama found one which showed you how to make different things from wood.

“Please, may I have it?” Afrika asked his mother.

“Yes, if you like it,” said Mama.

Then it was time to go. “Look, Asanda! I’m taking my book home on my head!” Afrika said, balancing his new book on his head.

“Don’t forget to keep your nose in the air, like a prince!” laughed Asanda.