We All Went on Safari: A Counting Journey through Tanzania

Cambridge, MA: Barefoot Books, 2003. Hardcover. Very Good +/good. Julia Cairns. Learn to count in Swahili while learning about Tanzania. Beautifully illustrated by Julia Cairns. "In this charming tale, your child follows a group of Maasai people as they travel across Tanzania, encountering big cats, ostriches, warthogs, monkeys, elephants, and other fascinating wildlife. There is also a glossary of Maasai names and a review of Swahili numbers from one to 10." --Your Big Backyard "The text's easy, natural rhythm makes reading aloud a pleasure: 'We all went on safari Where the treetops intertwine. We met mischievous monkeys, So Doto counted nine'. Each sharply detailed scene glows with jewel-like color, set off by the traditionally dressed human figures' heads and limbs. Further information about the Maasai, Tanzania, the ten children's Swahili names, and the equal number of wild creatures met along the way close this brilliant, horizon-expanding outing." --Kirkus Review (starred review) Book is in very good condition. There is a slight crinkling of the first two pages (end page and 1/2 title page) but no other interior marks. The dust jack has a small tear on the back.