"This East-African spin on the classic tale of the gingerbread man is sure to delight anyone familiar with the famous Ethiopian injera. The staple of Ethiopian cuisine becomes a hotly pursued fugitive as it rolls through the streets, pursued by hungry children." -- publisher
"Learn about the history of Teff, a staple of Ethiopian cuisine. From its discovery in ancient Ethiopia to its everyday use in injera, Teff is an important plant from many perspectives. Side by side text in Ethiopian languages like Amharic, Tigrinya, Afaan Oromo and English support fluency. Vibrant illustrations by talented student illustrators connect words to concepts and support emerging vocabularies. Part of the Ready, Set, Go! series of early readers in indigenous Ethiopian languages." -- publisher
"Ethiopia has been famous for its runners since Abebe Bikila won the 1960 Olympic marathon…barefoot! In Ethiopia, running is more than a way to get from place to place; it’s a joy shared by many. The vast countrysides and vibrant cities of Ethiopia provide the backdrop for our playful look at this favorite way to move." -- publisher
"Ethiopia has been famous for its runners since Abebe Bikila won the 1960 Olympic marathon…barefoot! In Ethiopia, running is more than a way to get from place to place; it’s a joy shared by many. The vast countrysides and vibrant cities of Ethiopia provide the backdrop for our playful look at this favorite way to move." -- publisher
"Help your young bilingual reader learn to read Somali with this beautifully illustrated picture book about how Ethiopians work and rest. From the bustling city markets to dusty country roads, there is always work to be done or shared. Side by side text in English and Somali support young learners of indigenous Ethiopian languages. Colorful watercolor illustrations bring the people of Ethiopia to life with rich details and supportive context. Part of the Ready, Set, Go! series of early readers from Open Hearts Big Dreams, a nonprofit devoted to supporting literacy in Ethiopia." -- publisher
"Like the plumage of an exotic bird, our hairstyles express our personalities, cultures and ideals of beauty. But unlike a bird, we can change our feathers! This sweet dual-language book shows the playful beauty of Ethiopian hairstyles through the eyes of children, who revel in the abundance of possibilities (even if it requires patience). Lush watercolor portraits celebrate the beauty and diversity of contemporary Ethiopian hairstyles and dual-language text in English and Tigrinya support bilingual emerging readers." -- publisher
"Like the plumage of an exotic bird, our hairstyles express our personalities, cultures and ideals of beauty. But unlike a bird, we can change our feathers! This sweet dual-language book shows the playful beauty of Ethiopian hairstyles through the eyes of children, who revel in the abundance of possibilities (even if it requires patience). Lush watercolor portraits celebrate the beauty and diversity of contemporary Ethiopian hairstyles and dual-language text in English and Tigrinya support bilingual emerging readers." -- publisher
"This East-African spin on the classic tale of the gingerbread man is sure to delight anyone familiar with the famous Ethiopian injera. The staple of Ethiopian cuisine becomes a hotly pursued fugitive as it rolls through the streets, pursued by hungry children." -- publisher
"Learn about the history of Teff, a staple of Ethiopian cuisine. From its discovery in ancient Ethiopia to its everyday use in injera, Teff is an important plant from many perspectives. Side by side text in Ethiopian languages like Amharic, Tigrinya, Afaan Oromo and English support fluency. Vibrant illustrations by talented student illustrators connect words to concepts and support emerging vocabularies." -- publisher
"Together or alone, the beautiful and diverse peoples of Ethiopia play and pray, walk and work, dance and smile in their own ways. Inspired by a popular Ethiopian teret and filled with vibrant watercolor portraits that detail the many gorgeous styles within Ethiopian culture, there are many reasons why people say that if you need to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together. Side by side text in Ethiopian languages like Amharic, Tigrinya and Afaan Oromo (with English) helps emerging bilingual readers develop vocabulary and build fluency. Part of our Ready, Set, Go! series of early readers in indigenous Ethiopian languages." -- publisher