Bibliographic Information: Feelings, M. (1971). Moja means one: Swahili counting book. New York, New York: Puffin Books.
Annotation: A counting book, in both Swahili and English, with illustrations of commonalities between the two cultures.
Genre: Concept Book
Grade Level: Pre-k to 3
Readers Who Will Like This Book: African American children, those who are learning to count, like to learn new words or learn about different cultures.
Personal Response and Rating: I rate this book a 4. The illustrations provide a window into a far and distant culture unknown to many children as well as providing familiar situations, such as a mother and her child.
Prereading Question: What do you know about Africa?
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