Just a Minute : A Trickster Tale and Counting Book

ISBN: 0811837580

EAN: 9780811837583

Category: Social Science / Folklore & Mythology/Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts / Counting & Numbers/Juvenile Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Ethnic/

Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC

Release Date: 11/30/2003

Age Range: 1-12

Synopsis: In this original trickster tale, Senor Calavera arrives unexpectedly at Grandma Beetles door. He requests that she leave with him right away. Just a minute, Grandma Beetle tells him. She still has one house to sweep, two pots of tea to boil, three pounds of corn to make into tortillas -- and thats just the start! Using both Spanish and English words to tally the party preparations, Grandma Beetle cleverly delays her trip and spends her birthday with a table full of grandchildren and her surprise guest. This spirited tribute to the rich traditions of Mexican culture is the perfect introduction to counting in both English and Spanish. The vivacious illustrations and universal depiction of a family celebration are sure to be adored by young readers everywhere.

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Just a Minute : A Trickster Tale and Counting Book

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Height: 0.38 inches

Width: 8.88 inches

Length: 10.75 inches

Weight: 13.79 oz

Pages: 36