Mama Panya worries that she cannot afford to make pancakes for all the friends her son, Adiki, has invited to join them for this treat. But friendship brings its own reward in this beautifully illustrated and gentle tale of Kenyan village life, which also includes a map, information on animals and trees seen by Mama Panya and Adiki on their way to market, a glossary of Kiswahili words and a recipe for spicy pancakes.