Just a Minute!: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book (Hardcover)

from mburgess

Mr. Galavera wanted Grandma Beetle to go out with him, but she refuses til every little thing she wanted to do was done. At first he was very patient with grandma. Then he decided to help her so that she would get done faster. By the end of the story Mr. Galavera left because he got tired of wait...

from sharmon05

This story has been passed down from generation to generation. It also focuses on a human need to avoid death and still have time with family. These components make this story a good example of a folktale. This book also has great illustrations. These illustrations help the story move along and t...

from bouchk

Pura Belpré Award for illustration, 2004. Book contains bright, colorful, exhuberant illustrations. The story incorporates counting and gives the number in English and Spanish. A fun counting book with an entertaining story that holds your attention. Grade preK-2nd.

from sweetiegherkin

When Senor Calavera comes knocking at Grandma Beetle's door, she keeps delaying him by saying she has one more task to do. At the end, she is ready for a big party to celebrate her birthday, with the guest of honor being Senor Calavera. He has so much fun that he decides he won't rob himself of t...

from Auntie-Nanuuq

Senor Calaveras has come to take Abuela Beetle with him....but she has just; One/Uno house to sweep, Two/Dos pots of tea to boil, Three/Tres pounds of corn to make into tortillas.....You get the picture?What happens when she gets to Ten/Diez and how she outwits Senor Calaveras is fun & "suspensef...