by Eileen Browne (Author)
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K-Gr 2--A young Kenyan girl cannot find her grandmother's hen. As Handa and her friend Akeyo go in search of it, they discover two butterflies, three stripy mice, four lizards, etc., until eventually they find Mondi with her 10 newly hatched chicks. This British import covers no new territory as a counting book, although it is certainly serviceable as such. However, the painterly illustrations are luminous, featuring warm, sunny colors that seem to glow. The wonder on the girls' faces as they discover the wildlife around them will intrigue readers. A pleasing choice to supplement units on the African landscape.--Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ
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