Learn to count in Swahili while discovering African animals on an exciting safari through the grasslands of Tanzania. Facts about Tanzania, Swahili counting, the Maasai people and a map are included at the end. (Spanish language edition)
Book of the Year Silver Award, ForeWord Magazine, 2004
Capitol Choices Selection, 2004
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award, 2004
Teachers’ Choice Award, Learning Magazine, 2004
★ "The text’s easy, natural rhythm makes reading aloud a pleasure... [a] brilliant, horizon-expanding outing" — Kirkus Reviews, starred review
About the Contributors
Written by - Laurie Krebs
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.
Illustrated by - Julia Cairns
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.
