Papa Do You Love Me? (English)

The proud Maasai tribespeople of Uganda and Kenya are the focus of this tender tribute to the well of unconditional love that exists between parents and children. A young Maasai boy tests the boundaries of his father's devotion with a series of probing questions. Affectionately calling his child Tenderheart, the father answers each question in a comforting and kind manner. Opening with "Papa, do you love me?" and moving on to "How much?" ("More than the elder loves his stories") and "How long?" ("As long as the wildebeest run on the mara"), the questions turn to more and more serious issues such as hunger, illness, and death. All of the dangers and concerns expressed relate very specifically to Maasai culture, such as survival in the desert and the importance of cattle. A companion to the bestselling title MAMA, DO YOU LOVE ME? Accompanied by gorgeous, expressive watercolors and a glossary of Maasai words and traditions. minimize