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| Title | : | Just a Minute!: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book |
| Author | : | Yuyi Morales |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 36 pages |
| Published | : | September 1st 2003 by Chronicle Books |
| Categories | : | Childrens. Picture Books. Cultural. Number. Counting. Folklore. Fantasy |

Yuyi Morales
Hardcover | Pages: 36 pages Rating: 4.2 | 1144 Users | 274 Reviews
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In this original trickster tale, Senor Calavera arrives unexpectedly at Grandma Beetle's door. He requests that she leave with him right away. "Just a minute," Grandma Beetle tells him. She still has one house to sweep, two pots of tea to boil, three pounds of corn to make into tortillas -- and that's just the start! Using both Spanish and English words to tally the party preparations, Grandma Beetle cleverly delays her trip and spends her birthday with a table full of grandchildren and her surprise guest. This spirited tribute to the rich traditions of Mexican culture is the perfect introduction to counting in both English and Spanish. The vivacious illustrations and universal depiction of a family celebration are sure to be adored by young readers everywhere.Itemize Books In Pursuance Of Just a Minute!: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book
| Original Title: | Just a Minute!: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book |
| ISBN: | 0811837580 (ISBN13: 9780811837583) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | California Book Award for Juvenile (Silver) (2003), Américas Award (2003), Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award (2004), Pura Belpré Award for Illustration (2004) |
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Ratings: 4.2 From 1144 Users | 274 ReviewsAssessment Out Of Books Just a Minute!: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book
Title: Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting BookAuthor: Yuyi MoralesIllustrator: Yuyi MoralesGenre: Non-Europen FolktaleTheme(s): folklore, countingOpening line/sentence: When Grandma Beetle woke at dawn, she heard a knock at the door.Brief Book Summary: Grandma Beetle heard a knock on the door and was greeted by a surprising guest, Señor Calavera, a skeleton who wanted Grandma Beetle to come with him right away. Grandma Beetle agreed to come with him after she completed ten tasks, thisGenre: Childrens, CountingSummary:A skeleton named Senor Calavera arrives at the door of Grandma Beetle, thinking her to be an easy target. Using her wits and clever thinking she manages to escape his invitation and solicit his help in completing the tasks for her birthday party. By delaying his departure, Grandma Beetle entertains Senor Calavera and so enchants him that he does not take her away and promises to return to enjoy future festivities.Using a combination of English and Spanish
A very fun counting book where a cute grandma outwits senor calavera in order to prepare for and celebrate her birthday. Bright colors and playful perspectives give this book a joyful quality.

When Senor Calavera (a symbol for death) comes for Grandma Beetle, she manages to outsmart him by making him wait just one minute more. Then she asks Calavera to wait until she makes to two cups of tea, then wait for her to make three tortilla and so on. Eventually Calavera helps Grandma set up her own birthday party and leaves once he realizes she has nine grandchildren. This story is a creative spin on counting books and includes the numbers in both English and Spanish.
Senor Calavera shows up at Grandma Beetle's door to take her away, but she gets him to give her more time as she makes preparations for a party. Love the angles and colors in the art. (view spoiler)[ Description: In this version of a traditional tale, Senor Calavera arrives at Grandma Beetle's door, ready to take her to the next life, but after helping her count, in English and Spanish, as she makes her birthday preparations, he changes his mind.Genre: Counting books Picture books for children
When Señor Calavera ("Mr. Skull") knocks on Grandma Beetle's door, and indicates that it is her time to come with him, he does not expect to spend the next few hours watching her perform a series of tasks, or to join her birthday celebration, also attended by her nine grandchildren. But the heroine of this entertaining counting book from the fabulously talented Yuyi Morales - an author and illustrator whose gorgeous work can be seen in books like Little Night and Harvesting Hope: The Story of
1.Señor Calavera (death) arrives at Grandma Beetle's door, ready to take her to the next life, but after helping her count, in English and Spanish, as she makes her birthday preparations, he (death) changes his mind. the illustrations are beautiful in this book.2. Grades K-33. I would pair this when teaching numbers and teach both English and Spanish counting to the kids.4. Students who are struggling to learn to count would love this book.5. In small groups I would have the students make a book

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