My Painted House, My Friendly Chicken, and Me - Softcover

A South African girl describes her pet chicken, painting special designs on her house, dressing up for school, and her mischievous brother

hotographs. "Hello, Stranger-Friend" begins Maya Angelou's story about Thandi, a South African Ndebele girl, her mischievous brother, her beloved chicken, and the astonishing mural art produced by the women of her tribe.  With never-before-seen photographs of the very private Ndebele women and their paintings, this unique book shows the passing of traditions from parent to child and introduces young readers to a new culture through a new friend.