Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale

Dee, Ruby

ISBN 10: 0805013148 / ISBN 13: 9780805013146

Published by Square Fish, 1990

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale
• Publisher: Square Fish
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805013148
• ISBN 13: 9780805013146
• Binding: paperback
• Illustrator: Meddaugh, Susan
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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 air for him to count to ten before it reaches the ground will be declared the jungle's prince.

After many of the strongest animals fail, an antelope steps forth to take the king's challenge, only to be ridiculed for his physical weakness. But the antelope possesses a different kind of strength--one that's a perfect quality for leadership.

About the Author

Ruby Dee (1922-2014) was an actress and social activist. She was the author of the children's book Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale.

Susan Meddaugh is the author/illustrator of the Martha Speaks children's books. She also provided the art for Ruby Dee's Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale.