Though the story of the dogs, goats and sheep forms the center of this story, the real heart of the book is Kioko's relationship with his Babu. There's no shortage of excitement when a matatu rumbles through, and Campbell captures that spirit perfectly. His experiences with the people of the Kamba tribe, and his extensive travels in Africa, contribute to making this story an authentic look into the life and stories of an African community., The illustrations.are as colorful and lively as an African village. This picture book stems from a folktale that author Eric Walters was told during a trip to Kenya. Her sense of colour and vibrancy authentically evoke the hustle and bustle of the Matatu journey, as well as Kioko's childlike wonder at this new experience. Walters has also crafted a story that exemplifies the grandparent-grandchild relationship., Jump aboard the Matatu and hear the delightful tale of young Kioko's first journey on this rugged bus that transports villagers across the dirt roads of East Africa.Kioko's excitement and each animal's character come alive in the artwork of Ghanaian-born illustrator Eva Campbell. However, The Matatuis not merely a folktale. Walters expertly switches gears on the reader by turning a story of adventure into one of hilarity. She evokes the richness of the Kenyan people and their culture by employing vivid colours and distinctive dress.The Matatuis both a beautiful and a light-hearted glimpse into the lives and stories of the Kenyan people. Campbell's illustrations effortlessly transport the reader to Kikima, Kenya.
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