Galimoto

A boy is determined to make his own galimoto. While his friends and neighbors discourage his goal, he acquires the necessary materials and creates the galimoto.

The book would be useful in a discussion about determination, goals, and creativity.

Great story about an inventive and resourceful young boy in a village in Malawi.

This is the story of a boy who wants to build a wire toy that he shapes like a car. It's called a galimoto and apparently it's a common practice in some African cultures. This story includes an endnote describing the hobby or custom or whatever you'd like to call it. It's interesting though I can't

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see this practice being common among American children who largely get their toys premade. It's too bad though because this probably does more to develop their motor skills and imaginations. Oh well.

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This book is about this kid who want to make a Galimoto. He faced a lot of challenges, such as people do not really support his Galimoto dream, and he needs to find enough material to build his Galimoto.
This is a very good book to encourage children, do not let other people bring you down. If have

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a dream, go for it.
Everyone can have their own dream no matter where you are and who you are.

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This book is about a very resourceful boy who comes from a small village in Africa and makes a toy out of things he finds in his village. It is very nice pictures and shows the different customs and culture of this village. Students learn what a galimoto is and how precious it is to them since they

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don't live in a world where there is an abundance of toys and things. I think it also brings out recycling and preserving the community by using scraps to make something valuable.

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African American boy wants to make a toy but does not have enough wire. He walks all over town to find more wire needed for his "Galimoto." Finally finishes his Galimoto and feels proud and accomplished of himself. This is a multicultural/International book.

In this children's picture book, a young boy wants to make a toy called a Galimoto. He needs a lot of wire to construct it so he goes around to different people and places asking and looking for wire that he can use. Many times he gets hindered by someone who doesn't realize what he is doing like

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the police who think he's stealing something. It can start a discussion about how to keep on trying when it might seem hard to do and the boy is a good example of that. Teachers could have students journal about a time they wanted to do something but it took a while because they encountered many obstacles in their way and how they worked around them.

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Kondi, who lives in Malawi, Africa, is determined to make a galimoto -- a toy vehicle made of wires. His brother laughs at the idea, but all day Kondi goes about gathering up the wire he needs. By nightfall, his wonderful galimoto is ready for the village children to play with in the light of the

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moon.

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The story of a little boy in an East African village who wants to build a toy car. The book portrays his social interactions and eventual success. Wonderful watercolor illustrations.