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Hiding: Some Things Can’t Be Hidden, in Amharic and English
In Ethiopia, hide and seek can become complicated when the dog and goat want to play, too! Based on a popular Ethiopian teret, some determined children discover that some things just can’t be hidden. Side by side text in English and Ethiopian languages like Amharic, Tigrinya and Afaan Oromo help emerging bilingual readers build vocabulary and fluency. Rich watercolor illustrations bring the story to life and support vocabulary with clear visual references and engaging pictures. Part of the Ready, Set, Go! series of bilingual early readers.
Hiding: Some Things Can’t Be Hidden, in Afaan Oromo and English
"In Ethiopia, hide and seek can become complicated when the dog and goat want to play, too! Based on a popular Ethiopian teret, some determined children discover that some things just can’t be hidden. Side by side text in English and Ethiopian languages like Amharic, Tigrinya and Afaan Oromo help emerging bilingual readers build vocabulary and fluency. Rich watercolor illustrations bring the story to life and support vocabulary with clear visual references and engaging pictures. Part of the Ready, Set, Go! series of bilingual early readers." -- publisher
Making a Qamutiik
"Learn how to make a qamutiik! This wordless picture book features colourful illustrations showing the steps of how to make a qamutiik." -- publisher
Keala and the Hawaiian Bird
"Every fine morning, when the sun starts to rise Over the mountains in the blue Maui sky, Keala is woken by birds in the trees, Greeting the day with their sweet symphony. Until...one morning Keala hears a new, strange sound. What kind of bird could it be? A delightful story told in rhyme will give kids an idea of what it's like growing up in Hawaii where bird song is always in the air. Keala, a curious young girl, wakes up every morning to the sounds of chirping, squawking, and crowing. Then one day, Keala hears another sound....a screech. What kind of bird makes that sound? Keala searches around her home to find out." -- publisher
Goodnight Ganesha
"As nighttime falls over the city, two children visiting their grandparents in India find there's so much fun to be had! Whether it's listening to epic stories or observing rituals in the puja room, there are many moments that make this time together special. In this beautiful, rhyming ode to bedtime, the only thing more universal than getting ready for bed and saying goodnight is the love between children and their grandparents." -- publisher
Olu and Greta
"Olu lives in Lagos, Nigeria; his cousin, Greta, lives in Milan, Italy. Though their lives may be different, their ways of living and playing are quite similar. They both roller skate; they both skip down the street; they both play with toy trains, trucks, and boats... and they both dream of meeting and being together. Debut author-illustrator Diana Ejaita references her own childhood and heritage to create a rich, poignant, and authentic portrayal of Nigeria, of Italy, and of the unity of childhood." -- publisher
Sand Between my Toes
"A family spends a day at the seaside, enjoying the smells and sensations that are unique to the coast. Evocative rhyming text immerses the reader in the experience of visiting a beach." -- publisher
Pillow Places
"Pillow Places is a tender exploration of the power of friendship and imagination, especially on those first sleepover nights away from home." -- publisher
Over and Under the Rainforest
"Under the canopy of the rainforest hundreds of animals make their homes, but up in the leaves hides another world. Turn the pages of this beautiful and educational book to discover in words and mesmerizing illustration: Animals like the slender parrot snake and the blue morpho butterfly. The canopies where toucans and pale-billed woodpeckers chatter and call. Capuchin monkeys who swing from vines and slow-moving sloths who wait out daily thunderstorms. And much more! Discover the wonder that lies hidden among the roots, above the winding rivers, and under the emerald leaves of the rainforest in this glorious nature book for children and adults alike. Perfect for anyone who can't get enough of the rainforest and all the animals living in it." -- publisher
One Afternoon
"This brilliantly crafted wordless book tells two stories simultaneously. On the top a boy leaves his home to go about his daily tasks and obligations. On the bottom, his dog waits at home—having his own set of adventures!" -- publisher