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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
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
The Bravest ‘Opihi
"Nani and her brother, Ikaika, go swimming at a beach shaped like the smile of the moon. Ignoring their mother's warning, they soon swim out much too far. Beneath the waves lies a giant eel who, before the children can stop him, grabs Ikaika by the leg and drags him to his underwater cave. Frantic, Nani turns to the sea creatures for help. One by one, each animal refuses her teary plea until, surprisingly, the smallest of them all meets the challenge and comes to the rescue proving that even the tiniest creatures can be the bravest." -- publisher
It’s Just Aging!
"Lily is a playful young girl who loves her Tutu and Papa. On this beautiful day in Hawai`i, Lily learns how to make her Tutu's famous banana bread and, in the process, discovers some of the benefits and challenges of growing up." -- publisher
Maile and the Huli Hula Chicken
"Initially amused when a runaway chicken joins in while they are practicing their hula dance for the big birthday luau, Maile and her cousin Lani are horrified when the same chicken appears on the day of the performance." -- publisher
Anansi and Turtle Go to Dinner
"In this trickster tale from Africa, Anansí learns the value of being a good host. He also learns the truth of the old saying, 'What goes around, comes around.' A timeless trickster tale from Africa about silly spider, Anansì. This story provides another classic African folktale about the trickster spider Anansí. First off, it is a custom that whenever a guest arrives at mealtime that the host share his or her food with the guest, whether the visitor is invited or shows up uninvited. In this folktale, Anansí learns that Turtle is coming over and that he must share his dinner with Turtle. Being the trickster that he is, Anansí figures out a way to trick Turtle so that he can keep all of the food for himself. Of course, when Turtle realizes what Anansí has done, he is determined to teach Anansí a lesson." -- publisher
How to Make a Book
"All books begin with one brilliant idea … Take a journey to discover how a book is made — from acquisition and artwork to publicity and printing — in this inspiring and informative illustrated guide to publishing." -- publisher
Stubborn: An Adventure at Blue Nile Falls / Čeko: Baṭequr ʼAbāye Fwāfwāté Lāye Yatafaṣama Ǧabed
“When a stubborn donkey refuses to cross the narrow suspension bridge above the Tis Abay (Great Smoke) waterfall on the Blue Nile near Lake Tana, Ethiopia, a frustrated older sister is inspired to try a new way to help her frightened little brother cross it, too.” — 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