Book description
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The Swahili words for the first ten numbers are introduced together with information on East African culture
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Why read it?
1 author picked Moja Means One as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This well acclaimed and award-winning book by Muriel Feelings is great for anyone interested in learning about culture through language. What I love so much about this book is its simplicity. The book teaches how to count up to ten in Swahili, using East African imagery and culture, and it has pronunciation keys as well. The detailed monochromatic illustrations create a mood of awe and reverie.
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