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Our World: Ethiopia

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CA$12.99
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Board Book

ISBN: 9798888590119

CA$12.99
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Written by Fitsum Tesfaye Habtemariam
Illustrated by Netsanet (Net) Tesfay

Selam! It’s a beautiful day in Ethiopia with Babi (Daddy). Have a breakfast of spicy chechebsa together, ride horses in the park and gather around the mesob for dinner. Ethiopian author Fitsum Tesfaye Habtemariam and illustrator Netsanet Tesfay draw on their personal experiences of life in Ethiopia to create this sweet board book as part of the Our World series for very young readers.


Key Selling Points:
  • AUTHENTIC: Author Fitsum Tesfaye Habtemariam and illustrator Netsanet Tesfay draw on their lived experience of life in Ethiopia to create this book.
  • AVOIDS STEREOTYPES: A focus on daily life in Ethiopia, rather than landmarks, offers real insights into this culture that will resonate with children from all over the world.
  • GLOBAL AWARENESS FOR VERY YOUNG CHILDREN: Bold artwork, engaging text and relatable topics make global learning accessible to very young readers.
  • LANGUAGE LEARNING: Introduces basic Amharic vocabulary.
  • ENDNOTES: Endnotes offer simple explanations of the objects and actions found in the book.

More Details

  • Product Dimensions: 6.70 x 6.50 inches
  • Page Count: 20 pages
  • Age Range: Ages 0-4 years
  • Leveling: K
  • Grade Level: 2

Awards & Accolades

“The Our World series continues to pack quite a bit of culture for the youngest readers into an easy-to-handle board book” – Booklist

“Even though board books are usually intended for very young children, it would also be appropriate to include this one in younger elementary school settings as part of a global awareness unit” – School Library Journal

About the Contributors

Written by - Fitsum Tesfaye Habtemariam
Fitsum Tesfaye Habtemariam grew up in Ethiopia and raised his children in the bustling city of Addis Ababa. He works in the communications field to contribute to the world's Sustainable Development Goals. Fitsum loves to travel and has been to over 30 countries. He lives outside of Washington, D.C. with his family.
Illustrated by - Netsanet (Net) Tesfay
Netsanet (Net) Tesfay is an illustrator and a graphic designer who lives with her husband and two young children in northern California, USA. She is a native of Ethiopia. Her colorful and whimsical art is influenced by her heritage and rich Ethiopian culture.

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