Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale

Dee, Ruby

ISBN 10: 0780735471 / ISBN 13: 9780780735477

Published by Turtleback Books, 1990

Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0780735471I5N10

Synopsis:

Meddaugh's color-pencil and watercolor paintings suit the text well; they leand extra dimension to the animals' characterizations as the story unfolds. Readers and listeners of all ages will find this an irresistibly satisfying tale.--Publishers Weekly.

Review: "King Leopard is wise enough to plan for a successor: 'I must seek out the cleverest beast in our jungle. 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. Contestants must throw Leopard's spear up in the air and count to ten before it comes to earth again...The 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. 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"

Bibliographic Details

Title: Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication Date: 1990
Binding: Library Binding
Illustrator: Meddaugh, Susan
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket