Our World: Ethiopia

by Fitsum Tesfaye Habtemariam, Netsanet Tesfay (Illustrator)

Overview

“Even though board books are usually intended for very young children, it would also be appropriate to include this one in younger elementary school settings as part of a global awareness unit.” - School Library Journal

Selam! It’s a beautiful day in Ethiopia with Babi (Daddy). Have a breakfast of spicy chechebsa together, ride horses in the park and gather around the mesob for dinner. Ethiopian author Fitsum Tesfaye Habtemariam and illustrator Netsanet Tesfay draw on their personal experiences of life in Ethiopia to create this sweet board book as part of the Our World series for very young readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798888590119
Publisher:	Barefoot Books
Publication date:	10/03/2023
Series:	Our World
Pages:	20
Sales rank:	1,050,261
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 6.50(h) x 0.67(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 4 Years

About the Author

Fitsum Tesfaye Habtemariam grew up in Ethiopia and raised his children in the bustling city of Addis Ababa. He works in the communications field to contribute to the world's Sustainable Development Goals. Fitsum loves to travel and has been to over 30 countries. He lives outside of Washington, D.C. with his family.

Netsanet (Net) Tesfay is an illustrator and a graphic designer who lives with her husband and two young children in northern California, USA. She is a native of Ethiopia. Her colorful and whimsical art is influenced by her heritage and rich Ethiopian culture.

 

Editorial Reviews

Even though board books are usually intended for very young children, it would also be appropriate to include this one in younger elementary school settings as part of a global awareness unit.” - School Library Journal

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