Zoila L. Valentino takes us on a journey of discovery and revelation in this children's story. There is a lot to learn before a young Native American lad can become leader of his tribe. Anxious to become chief, he pesters his grandfather who is the current chief of their tribe, about when he will wear the mantle. Gently, but firmly, his grandfather guides him through tasks that he needs to master to be an effective leader, while teaching him the more important value of patience.