Our World: Ethiopia - Board Book

by Fitsum Tesfaye Habtemariam (Author), Netsanet Tesfay (Illustrator)

"This series offers solid glimpses of faraway places, more poetry than a tour guide . . . evocative and inviting" - School Library Journal

Selam! It's a beautiful day in Ethiopia. Have a breakfast of spicy chechebsa, ride horses in the park, and gather around the mesob for dinner. Even learn words in Amharic with pronunciation guides throughout the story.

• Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series
• Written by Ethiopian author Fitsum Tesfaye Habtemariam and illustrated by Netsanet (Net) Tesfay
• Endmatter provides more insights into life in Ethiopia

Author Biography

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.