
Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book
Written and Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
When the trickster Senor Calavera comes to Grandma Beetle’s house and demands that she leave with him at once, she puts him off by saying, “Just a minute.” She then counts down all the chores she has left to do. Reading along, children learn how to count in English and Spanish while enjoying a tale steeped in Mexican tradition.
Age Range | 5 - 8 years |
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Copyright Year | 2003 |
Page Count | 36 |
Publisher | Chronicle |
Grade Level | K - 3rd |
ISBN | 9780811864831 |
Lexile | 540 |
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