Episode 305

Kino is looking all over his room for a puzzle game. When he heads over to the Storyplace, he explains to Dennis Haskins that today is Trade Day at school. He has been assigned to trade something with John, but he is having a hard time thinking of what to trade because he and John are like opposites. Dennis suggests reading a story about a contrary mouse. Lucy comes in with John and the kids. John has brought some books to leave at the Storyplace, and Dennis reads one from Ethiopia. Meanwhile, Kino's curiosity is piqued because John has brought a big box for trade day and is asking Lucy to borrow some mysterious supplies. To distract him, Dennis suggests that Kino read the next story, about a cat who borrows things from her friends. Everyone talks about how the animals shared with the cat, and John announces he is ready for his trade. He knows how much Kino loves cars, so he has built him a racetrack from things he has found around the house. Kino knows how much John likes math, so he presents him with a Rubik's cube.

Books Read

 * Contrary Mary
 * The Perfect Orange: A Tale from Ethiopia
 * This and That

Story Picks

 * Sam and the Lucky Money
 * Lucy's Picture