We All Went on Safari: A Counting Journey Through Tanzania - Softcover

Krebs, Laurie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184148119X ISBN 13: 9781841481197

Publisher: Barefoot Books, 2004

Synopsis

Join Arusha, Mosi, Tumpe and their Maasai friends as they set out on a counting journey through the grasslands of Tanzania. Along the way, the children encounter all sorts of animals including elephants, lions and monkeys, while counting from one to ten in both English and Swahili. The lively, rhyming text is accompanied by an illustrated guide to counting in Swahili, a map, notes about each of the animals and interesting facts about Tanzania and the Maasai peopl

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Review:

"Truly fabulous illustrations...It is important for our kids to learn that differences should be celebrated" -- Paml L.

"A lively group of Maasai children takes readers across Tanzania in a counting book that doubles as an intro to this culture"

"Each sharply detailed scene glows with jewel-like color, set off by the traditionally dressed human figures' heads and limbs. Further information about the Maasai, Tanzania, the ten children's Swahili names, and the equal number of wild creatures met along the way close this brilliant, horizon-expanding outing." -- Kirkus Review "Kirkus Review"

About the Author:

Laurie Krebs, a seasoned traveller and former teacher from Connecticut, was inspired to write this book after going on a safari in Tanzania. A mother of four grown children and five grandchildren, she seeks to expose all children to a variety of different cultures and environments through her writing. Julia Cairns began her career as a fine artist when she moved to Botswana where she worked for nine years. She continues to be inspired by the joy and hopeful spirit of the African people. She also illustrated the soon to be released Grandad's Tree: Poems About Families (2002) for Barefoot Books. She currently resides in Northern California with her husband and two children and a bevy of farm animals.

About this edition

• Publisher: Barefoot Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 184148119X
• ISBN 13: 9781841481197
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Cairns Julia