Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (686 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0043GXXY2 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Fun Read!" according to Mimi. I have loved this book since I read to my adult children; classic African folk tale!. Amazon Customer said Five Stars. Love using this book when teaching how to make 10. A multi-cultural math tale A Customer I have used this book to teach mathematic lessons to grades one through three. It serves as a great springboard for discussion on factors, prime numbers and patterns. The pictures are delightful and the children love to make predictions on just who will make the King happy. My students choose to return to this book over and over again.
Readers and listeners of all ages will find this an irresistibly satisfying tale."--Publishers Weekly.. "Meddaugh's color-pencil and watercolor paintings suit the text well; they leand extra dimension to the animals' characterizations as the story unfolds
I must find one who is wise enough to rule well.' He plans a contest; the winner is to be named a prince and marry his daughter. "King Leopard is wise enough to plan for a successor: 'I must seek out the cleverest beast in our jungle. Meddaugh's color-pencil and water-color paintings suit the text well. Readers and listeners of all ages will find this an irresistibly satisfying tale."--Publishers Weekly"A clever tale about the jungle beasts learning to count, showing once again that being strong is not the same as being smart."--The New York Times -- Review. Contestants must throw Leopard's spear up in the air and count to ten before it comes to earth againThe story is a strong one and will be an effective read-aloud."--Booklist"The noted actress retells this lively, well-paced, and involving version of a Liberian folktale
. She was the author of the children's book Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale. Ruby Dee (1922-2014) was an actress and social activist