Can You Count Ten Toes?: Count to 10 in 10 Different Languages

Can You Count Ten Toes?: Count to 10 in 10 Different Languages

by Lezlie Evans
Illustration by Denis Roche

In this dynamic counting book you can learn to count in ten different languages: Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Russian, Hindi, Hebrew, and even Zulu. Amaze your teachers, impress your friends, and prepare yourself for world travel with this incredible counting book that's unlike any other. Lezlie Evans's jaunty rhyme and Denis Roche's vibrant illustrations are sure to intrigue young language learners.

Lezlie Evans's delightful counting book teaches children how to count to ten in ten different languages. For each, the phonetic spelling is included next to the number. Can You Count Ten Toes? is great method of introducing children to foreign languages. The beautifully illustrated book also includes a map of the world where these languages are spoken and adds another dimension to the lesson in world culture.

Children are interested in the sounds of new words, and within this book, they will find many new words. Your child will imitate your pronunciation of the words and will be interested in the concept of foreign languages. They also will be excited by finding new ways of counting, and the book will become a fun game between the two of you as you both learn together.

This is an excellent book to read with young ones to spark their interest in different cultures. My brother-in-law is from Russia and recently taught my nephew Joshua how to count to ten in Russian. When he first learned these new numbers, Joshua counted for me and tried to teach me the numbers. Just these ten numbers increased his confidence and gave him a greater enthusiasm about learning. This book is an excellent way to encourage your child to be curious about the world around them.

--Eve