Two Ways to Count to Ten

Dee, Ruby

ISBN 10: 0606045708 ISBN 13: 9780606045704

Publisher: Demco Media, 1990

Synopsis

A retelling of a traditional Liberian tale in which King Leopard invites all the animals to a spear-throwing contest whose winner will marry his daughter and succeed him as king.

About this title

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.

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
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Edition details

• Publisher: Demco Media
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0606045708
• ISBN 13: 9780606045704
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32