Fatuma is excited to go to the market with Mama because she gets to pick out a new kanga cloth! Along the way, she asks Mama what makes her chai the best that Fatuma has tasted. Various vendors on the road offer their suggestions, but Fatuma cant see how their offerings make chai so good. When they get to the kanga shop, Fatuma finds a kanga in the perfect color, and the words on it say, "Dont be fooled by the color. The good flavor of chai comes from the sugar." With Mamas wise guidance, Fatuma learns that its whats on the inside that counts, rather than outward appearances.

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Nineteen poems in a variety of verse forms with accompanying science notes take readers on a tour through the leaf litter layer and dig into the fascinating facts about the tiny critters who live there. Glossary, hands-on investigations, and resources are included. Illustrations.