Crazy Man & the Plums

The character “Crazy Man” is widespread among the tribes of the northern and central Great Plains. This story about Crazy Man and the Plums comes from the Northern Arapaho tribe in Central Wyoming. The name and the concept of the Crazy Man character is very old, dating back thousands of years. Crazy man stories have been passed down by word of mouth over generations. 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 it’s delightful watercolor pictures and colorful antics, is sure to delight children of all ages.