"As an Ethiopian family prepares for a party, the house is full of relatives and excitement. Little girls try to sit still as older family members braid their hair according to tradition and diverse cultural tastes. A sweet tale of female bonding through mutual beautification with a look at some of the traditions and styles that make Ethiopian culture so unique and beautiful. Side by side bilingual text supports emerging readers in developing vocabulary and fluency." -- publisher
Themes
Genres: Fiction
Categories: Beautiful Life, Race/Culture Concepts
Content: Bi/multilingual
Settings: Africa, Eastern Africa, Ethiopia
Ethnicity: Ethiopian
Gender: Girl/Woman
Race/Culture: Black/African/African American
Character Prominence: Background, Dominant Main, Secondary