though a principal character is the boy or "man-cub" Mowgli

With the wheel of the year as a framework

Le Clézio also shows us those of the “barbarians” of the north

To perk himself up

to grow herbs

My Hair is a Garden Music though a principal character isAfter a day of being taunted by classmates about her unruly hair, Mackenzie can't take any more and she seeks guidance from her wise and comforting neighbor, Miss Tillie. Using the beautiful garden in the backyard as a metaphor, Miss Tillie shows Mackenzie that maintaining healthy hair is not a chore nor is it something to fear. Most importantly, Mackenzie learns that natural black hair is beautiful.