Emeka's Gift: An African Counting Story - Tapa blanda

It is a book which children up to about 8 would enjoy both in and out of school ... The presentation is impeccable ... This life-enhancing book would make a lovely gift or an attractive and useful addition to the Key Stage 1 collection (Books for Keeps)

A useful multicultural book for linking numeracy, literacy and geography. Especially good for children with African ancestry (Books for Babies and Toddlers)

A positive and fresh perspective on African culture (Child Education)

Uses photographic illustrations and could inspire you to make counting books of your own. Children need to know that maths is an integral part of every day life, an exciting and useful tool by which we make sense of the world around us. This book will do just that. (Early Years Educator)

Emeka sets off to visit his grandmother in the next village. He would like to buy her a special present and on the way he looks at all kinds of things, from six beautiful beaded necklaces to nine pestles and mortars. A stunningly photographed counting book, full of information about African life.