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by Laurie Krebs (Author), Julia Cairns (Illustrator)
★ "The text's easy, natural rhythm makes reading aloud a pleasure... [a] brilliant, horizon-expanding outing" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Join Arusha, Mosi, Tumpe, and their friends as they set out on a counting journey throughout the grasslands of Tanzania and encounter all sorts of animals. Count in Swahili with them as they see one leopard, two ostriches, three giraffes, and more!- Learn to count in Swahili
- Perfect for animal loving kids!
- Extensive endnotes provide an illustrated guide to counting in Swahili, a map, notes about each of the animals, and interesting facts about Tanzania and the Maasai people.
Author Biography
Laurie Krebs combines her love of children's literature with her enthusiasm for traveling, to create her wonderful picture books that bring readers all around the world. She lives in Virginia with her husband, Bill.
Julia Cairns began her career as a fine artist in Botswana, Africa, where she lived for nine years. Though she now resides in the United States, Julia continues to be inspired by the joy and hopeful spirit that she found in the people of Botswana. Julia lives in Northern California with her husband, two children, two dogs, two horses and three chickens.
