摘要

Crazy Man is a mythical character widespread among the tribes of the northern and central Great Plains. This story comes from the Northern Arapaho tribe in Central Wyoming. He is a self-centered, vain, curious character. His simple-mindedness leads him to make silly, child-like assumptions and get himself into foolish situations. In this story, a hungry Crazy Man thinks he sees plums in the water. His foolish antics lead him to discover that in fact, things are not always what they seem.The story, with its detailed watercolor pictures and colorful antics, is sure to delight children of all ages.