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Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale
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Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale Paperback - 1990

by Ruby Dee; Susan Meddaugh (Illustrator)

"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.


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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.

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  • Title Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale
  • Author Ruby Dee; Susan Meddaugh (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Square Fish, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Date 1990-03-15
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780805013146 / 0805013148
  • Weight 0.27 lbs (0.12 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.96 x 7.75 x 0.13 in (25.30 x 19.69 x 0.33 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: African
  • Library of Congress subjects Folklore - Africa, Tales - Africa
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 86033513
  • Dewey Decimal Code 398.2

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.

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