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Knots on a counting rope

Knots on a counting rope

Children's BooksFolklore
Pages
32
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

A young blind boy, Boy-Strength-of-Blue-Horses, shares cherished memories with his grandfather. Together, they recount the significant moments of his life, from his birth to his first horse and an exciting horse race. This story celebrates family bonds and the power of storytelling.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

HeartwarmingNostalgic
Mentor FigureComing of Age

Genres

Children's Books Folklore Mathematics

Authors

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Bill Martin Jr.

William Ivan Martin Jr. (March 20, 1916 – August 11, 2004) was an American educator, publishing executive, and author of more than 300 children's books including The Sounds of Mystery, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (co-authored with John Archambault), Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?, Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?, and Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (all collaborated with illustrator Eric Carle). The Bill Martin Jr. Award, which is...

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John Archambault

John Archambault is the co-author of the beloved children's classic, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. He has a knack for creating fun, rhythmic stories that kids love to read and hear.