Families of Kenya

This latest addition to the acclaimed Families of the World series continues the tradition of contrasting the average daily activities of two children from urban and rural families, here focusing on the East African country of Kenya. Eleven-year-old Prince lives high in the mountains of Nairobi with his parents and siblings, attending a private school where he studies science in a class with some two dozen students. We also watch Prince's purchasing agent father as he helps organize a government gravel project, follow his mother shopping for food at a colorful market, and join the entire family as they enjoy a traditional music and dance show, attend Sunday church service, and dine at a Chinese restaurant. Also age 11, John lives on a farm near Kangundo Town with his parents and various animals, and he walks about an hour to reach his middle school of 1,000 students. John's folks run a nearby grocery store, where we see them at work. Also featuring a look at a relative's job as a safari guide at the Masai Mara National Game Reserve—with footage of lions, giraffes, hippos, and Anglo tourists—John's day ends with evening chores and bath time. Offering a slice-of-life look that is sure to interest geography students and armchair travelers alike, this is highly recommended. Aud: E, I, P. (J. Williams-Wood)