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Paperback Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale Book

ISBN: 0805013148

ISBN13: 9780805013146

Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale

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Award-winning actress and civil rights activist Ruby Dee retells a timeless tale of strength and leadership in Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale, illustrated by Susan Meddaugh.

When the Leopard, king of all the jungle animals, declares the time has come for a successor to marry his daughter and wear the crown, the bravest beasts gather for a competition. The creature capable of throwing a spear high enough in the...

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Two Ways To Count to Ten

I came across this story in a condensed book of African Folktales. This is a really great book to read to a younger child!

A multi-cultural math tale

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.

Two Ways to Count to Ten

I really enjoyed this retelling of a Liberian folk tale. This book is a great book for helping young readers to explore math concepts like counting.
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