Little Lion is eager to join mama lion on their hunt! But he doesn’t want to wait until night and sets off to hunt on his own. Instead of a tasty meal, little lion encounters stinging bees, poky porcupines and stinky zorillas! Will poor little lion get tired of “hunting” before it’s time to go …
A trip to the zoo is a simple and straight forward journey with very little to worry about. But for three special friends with special needs, the journey can be daunting; full of worries and anxieties. Follow Ben, Adam and Jasmine as they visit the zoo together and see the challenges they face along the …
Hl ana sghyrh? Am I small? Bilingual edition: Am I small? – Tamia is not sure and keeps asking various animals that she meets on her journey. Eventually she finds the surprising answer… Bilingual editions Size – 205mm x 280mm
In this story, a hungry frog tries to outgrow an Elephant! Ethiopia is home to frog species that don’t live anywhere else on Earth. One of them has the interesting name of the Ethiopian snout-burrower, which spends most of its time underground. Another species, the burrowing tree frog, has part of its habitat protected by …
Based on a true story, this sweet tale follows two hopeful siblings as they try to turn a gift egg into little playmates. But as they eventually discover, sometimes you need more than just a plan to make a dream come true. Young children will delight in following the ambitious youngsters as they try to …
A pair of egg-related proverbs are illustrated and translated into indigenous Ethiopian languages as we discover what sometimes happens if you put all your eggs in one basket or count them before they hatch. The easy to understand pictures support the text and provoke conversations about patience, waiting and being careful. Side by side text …
Eva is a bright, determined girl with a bountiful imagination. She fills each day with adventures, squeezing in as much as she can before bedtime. A trip to moon, cure a rare disease, drive a train? Absolutely. What will today bring? Bilingual English with Albanian, Amharic, Cornish, Greek, Japanese, Latvian, Maori, Oromo, Polish, Slovak, Spanish, …
Follow a young couple on a joyous journey as they build a new family rooted in love and hope. As their family grows, loved ones gather around with loving arms and strong traditions. Celebrate the hopes and dreams of this beautiful Ethiopian family as they embark on their adventures, trusting their family and traditions to …
Based on the award nominated comic book/graphic novel of JEMBER, Etan Comics brings you this Early Reader. Open Hearts Big Dreams, in collaboration with ETAN COMICS, presents the story of JEMBER – the first Ethiopian Superhero as seen on BBC, OkayAfrica & more! Dive into his inspiring story today through this bilingual book designed to …
Celebrate all the ways that mothers and daughters share special time together in Ethiopia. They make injera and fir fir, they spin and knit cotton, they plant and harvest, they tell stories and laugh. They braid each other’s hair and enjoy the beauty of nature, they dance and play games. Some mothers share their love …
Addis Ababa became the capital of Ethiopia in the 1890s, when Menelik II became Emperor of Ethiopia and chose a spot for a city to be named new flower. Building houses would take a lot of wood, so the emperor looked for a fast-growing tree. Australia supplied eucalyptus trees that still grow along city streets …
Did you ever want to teach your kids the basics of Afaan Oromo ?Learning Afaan Oromo can be fun with this picture book.In this book you will find the following features:Afaan Oromo Alphabets Afaan Oromo Words English TranslationsSome Important Information Regarding Our Books:Each Alphabet has its own Page. All Pages are in Color. No Transliterations …
With over 400 English and Afaan Oromo essential words used at home, school and everyday life. Colorful illustrations that keeps children interested and engaged, this is a fun and educational book for building vocabulary and developing early language skills. Contents Body parts – Numbers – Colors – Clothing – Animals – At School At Home …
Life is full of challenges, but people are full of grit and determination. If there is no football to play with, we can make one! If we want to run faster, we can practice! If we want to learn, we can listen! Sometimes we need tools or accommodations to help us overcome obstacles, like wheelchairs …
High in the mountains, nyala climb. They live in Ethiopia and nowhere else. Yes, Ethiopia has more than 30 mammal species that are endemic, meaning the animals occur naturally only in that country. Learn more about these animals and more in “Only in Ethiopia. Bilingual English with Amharic, Afaan Oromo or Tigrinya Size – 216mm …
Samad loved to go out. His dream was to spend a whole day in the desert and swim in the oasis. Follow Samad as he embarked on this adventure where he made wonderful friends and amazing discoveries. Going into a desert has never been so much fun. Illustrated by Soukaina Lalla Green Size – 203mm …
Samad loved animals. His dream was to spend a whole day in a forest and sleep in the treehouse. Follow Samad as he embarked on this adventure where he made wonderful friends and amazing discoveries. Going into a forest has never been so much fun. Illustrated by Soukaina Lalla Green 203mm x 203mm Languages: Acholi/English, …
The sun is incredibly hot, and Buffalo searches for water and food. As the sun sets, he discovers a valuable pool of water, and in it there is a huge, white biscuit moon! But Lion is also hungry and thirsty, and the two animals spark a fight that involves all the other animals… except for …
Numbers are my friends! Numbers are my family! And learning their names is “funtastic”! Finally, after quietly observing for hundreds of years, Numbers have arisen and have come to the aid of thousands and millions of children who need help learning their numbers 0-10. Their mission? To help children connect their number names to the …
A cheeky mouse learns a valuable lesson in this fable based on an Ethiopian proverb for practice in reading Afaan Oromo and English. Bilingual English with Oromo Size – 140mm x 216mm Languages: Oromo/English
In this story, animals identify different sounds, and avoid a hyena, a dangerous animal common to Ethiopia. When author Jane Kurtz was growing up in Ethiopia, she could hear hyenas at night even in her Addis Ababa neighborhood. Now ring roads, lots of high speed traffic, and high-rise buildings in the capital city have pushed …
Many children and youth have big dreams. Dreams of being a scientist, a doctor, a pilot or an engineer. But where do they go to see these dreams go? Bilingual English with Afaan Oromo or Tigrinya Size – 216mm x 216mm Languages: Amharic/English, Oromo/English, Tigrinya/English
Help your young bilingual reader learn to read Amharic, Oromo or 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 other language support young learners of …
Meet two friends who love the color yellow, after the pretty yellow Meskel flower. Follow along as they discover and count all the beautiful yellow things they find throughout the day. Ready Set Go Books, an Open Hearts Big Dreams Project, is focused on increasing the literacy rate in Ethiopia through giving readers books with …
