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Chaos! : How the Dog Got His Dinner in Afaan Oromo and English
"They say dogs are man's best friend, but in this story, a dog creates...Chaos! Based on a traditional Ethiopian “teret,” a wise Ethiopian saying that rhymes in Afaan Oromo, the story follows a hungry dog as it disrupts the daily life of its family to get a taste of chicken wat, leaving a trail of chaos in his wake. Side by side bilingual translations support emerging readers as they develop vocabulary and fluency in indigenous Ethiopian languages like Amharic, Tigrinya and Afaan Oromo." -- publisher
Lost Sheep: How the Shepherd Loves Their Flock in Tigrinya and English
"When a young shepherd brings their flock of sheep home to rest and discovers one is missing, they runs into the night to find the lost sheep. This sweet tale about a shepherd’s love of their flock was inspired by a Bible story and reminds us that every one of us is precious." -- publisher
Lost Sheep: How the Shepherd Loves Their Flock in Amharic and English
"When a young shepherd brings their flock of sheep home to rest and discovers one is missing, they runs into the night to find the lost sheep. This sweet tale about a shepherd’s love of their flock was inspired by a Bible story and reminds us that every one of us is precious." -- publisher
Trouble: An Ethiopian Trading Adventure in Amharic and English
"Tekleh doesn’t mean to cause trouble but everywhere he goes, it follows. When his exasperated father carves him a gebeta (also called mancala) gameboard to keep him occupied, he has no idea the chain of events to come! Follow a curious young Ethiopian boy as he tends his goats and stumbles upon a series of unusual encounters that help him learn not only the value of goods, but of giving. As he trades his gebeta for a knife, a masinko, a drum, some corn and a papaya, he discovers the value of generosity and compassion. Bilingual text supports established readers in developing vocabulary and fluency in indigenous Ethiopian languages." -- publisher
Uncle’s Magic Thrownet
"Uncle's magic thrownet was magic indeed. It could catch every fish that there was in the sea. But a young visitor soon finds that all is not what it seems with Uncle's old net. Set in the warmth of the Hawaiian islands, generosity, conservation, integenerational learning, and discovery are all shared in this new classic fishing tale." -- publisher
People of Blue Thoughts / Los Hombres Del Pensamiento Azul
"The Taino people of the Caribbean lived a peaceful existence in harmony with nature until the day when strange men arrive in large ships to their shores. Narrated in a once upon a time style, author Enrique Perez Diaz and illustrator Anabel Alfonso have created a haunting and poetic tale filled with wonder and magic about an encounter between two cultures that changed the course of history forever. Los tainos del Caribe vivian una existencia pacifica, en armonia con la naturaleza, hasta el dia en que unos hombres extranos llegaron en grandes barcos a sus costas… Narrado en el estilo de habia una vez, Enrique Perez Diaz y la ilustradora Anabel Alfonso han creado un relato inquietante, poetico y magico sobre un encuentro entre dos culturas que cambio el curso de la historia para siempre." -- 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
One Big Job / Ḥāda Kabid Serāḥ
“Ethiopians have used cattle to plow the earth for over 7,000 years, a practice that has inspired generations of terets, or wise sayings. In One Big Job we learn what happens when an imaginative young Ethiopian boy pairs an elephant and an ox on his plow. Does it work as well as he expects?” — publisher
Three Pockets Full
"Beto won't wear a guayabera to the wedding. Nope! Nunca! Not going to happen! Beto tries his best to rid himself of the traditional Mexican wedding shirt his Mami gave him. He even gets help from his dog Lupe, but the shirt ends up back on his bed each time with notes from Mami, who becomes increasingly frustrated with Beto. Mami insists that Beto attend the wedding, and wear the shirt, because—after all—it's her wedding! Beto has to accept the fact that Mami is getting remarried and that she wants him to wear the shirt, which is part of his heritage." -- publisher
Delphine Denise and the Mardi Gras Prize
"Every year, Delphine Denise Debreaux and her friends ride their bikes together in the New Orleans Mardi Gras parade. But this year, there's a shiny prize for best float—and Delphine Denise just has to win it. How can her friends remind Delphine Denise what the parade is really all about? This joyful picture book, inspired by the author's own experience celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans as a child, explores the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the holiday. Full of vibrant and festive illustrations, this story reminds readers that winning isn't everything, and the best way to let the good times roll is in the company of friends." -- publisher