Where is My Pencil?: In English and Amharic

Children's Books

Taylor, Elizabeth

Ready Set Go Books

Literature & Fiction

Independently published

The boy who became Saint Yared grew up in the ancient kingdom of Axum. According to legend, he struggled as a student, just as this story shows, but eventually triumphed and went on to invent Ethiopia's system of musical notation. His work drew on local traditions and the church concept of the Holy Trinity, while his hymns had four parts based on the four seasons of the year, winter, summer, spring, and autumn. Hundreds of years before European composers developed a seven-note system of writing music, Yared wrote music using dashes, curves, and dots to represent ten different notes.Ready Set Go Books, an Open Hearts Big Dreams Project, is focused on increasing the literacy rate in Ethiopia through giving readers books with stories in their heart languages, full of colorful illustrations with Ethiopian settings and details. Profits from books sales will be used to create, print, and distribute more Ready Set Go Books to kids in Ethiopia, Africa's second most populous country. Ethiopia's population is 44% children, ages 0-14 (43 million out of 97 million total). Only 5.5% of children attend pre-school or kindergarten, and the adult literacy rate is 49%. Our books are based on wise Ethiopian sayings that often rhyme in Amharic. If an adult says the first half, many children can chant the second half. Sometimes the meaning of these sayings is clear. Sometimes it has to be puzzled out and argued over. But sayings and idioms and proverbs help people express truths and beliefs in unusual ways. Open Hearts Big Dreams Fund (OHBD) is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization that believes the chance to dream big dreams should not depend on where in the world you are born. Our focus is to support nonprofit organizations and their programs that provide literacy, K-12 education, and leadership as well as that support the parents and communities where the kids live, in Ethiopia

The Boy Who Never Gave Up: In English and Amharic

Mulat, Worku L.

A fun collection of three stories based on Ethiopian culture, animals and proverbs for practice in reading Amharic and English. Ready Set Go Books, an Open Hearts Big Dreams Project, is focused on increasing the literacy rate in Ethiopia through giving readers books with stories in their heart languages, full of colorful illustrations with Ethiopian settings and details. Profits from books sales will be used to create, print, and distribute more Ready Set Go Books to kids in Ethiopia, Africa's second most populous country. Ethiopia's population is 44% children, ages 0-14 (43 million out of 97 million total). Only 5.5% of children attend pre-school or kindergarten, and the adult literacy rate is 49%. Our books are based on wise Ethiopian sayings that often rhyme in Amharic. If an adult says the first half, many children can chant the second half. Sometimes the meaning of these sayings is clear. Sometimes it has to be puzzled out and argued over. But sayings and idioms and proverbs help people express truths and beliefs in unusual ways. Open Hearts Big Dreams Fund (OHBD) is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization that believes the chance to dream big dreams should not depend on where in the world you are born. Our focus is to support nonprofit organizations and their programs that provide literacy, K-12 education, and leadership as well as that support the parents and communities where the kids live, in Ethiopia.

Stories from Ethiopia: Volume 2: In English and Amharic

Kurtz, Jane

Adefris, Fasika

Goering, Noh

Goering, Ellemae

Follow along on the adventures of Henrietta, an unusual tourist to Ethiopia, in this early-reader story. Ready Set Go Books, an Open Hearts Big Dreams Project, is focused on increasing the literacy rate in Ethiopia through giving readers books with stories in their heart languages, full of colorful illustrations with Ethiopian settings and details. Profits from books sales will be used to create, print, and distribute more Ready Set Go Books to kids in Ethiopia, Africa’s second most populous country. Ethiopia’s population is 44% children, ages 0-14 (43 million out of 97 million total). Only 5.5% of children attend pre-school or kindergarten, and the adult literacy rate is 49%. Our books are based on wise Ethiopian sayings that often rhyme in Amharic. If an adult says the first half, many children can chant the second half. Sometimes the meaning of these sayings is clear. Sometimes it has to be puzzled out and argued over. But sayings and idioms and proverbs help people express truths and beliefs in unusual ways. Open Hearts Big Dreams Fund (OHBD) is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization that believes the chance to dream big dreams should not depend on where in the world you are born. Our focus is to support nonprofit organizations and their programs that provide literacy, K-12 education, and leadership as well as that support the parents and communities where the kids live, in Ethiopia.

Henrietta: In English and Tigrinya

Nelson, Daphne

Ethiopia's most popular sport is football. This early-reader book shows what happens when a unique group of characters come to play football, with each bringing a very important set of skills. Ready Set Go Books, an Open Hearts Big Dreams Project, is focused on increasing the literacy rate in Ethiopia through giving readers books with stories in their heart languages, full of colorful illustrations with Ethiopian settings and details. Profits from books sales will be used to create, print, and distribute more Ready Set Go Books to kids in Ethiopia, Africa's second most populous country. Ethiopia's population is 44% children, ages 0-14 (43 million out of 97 million total). Only 5.5% of children attend pre-school or kindergarten, and the adult literacy rate is 49%. Our books are based on wise Ethiopian sayings that often rhyme in Amharic. If an adult says the first half, many children can chant the second half. Sometimes the meaning of these sayings is clear. Sometimes it has to be puzzled out and argued over. But sayings and idioms and proverbs help people express truths and beliefs in unusual ways. Open Hearts Big Dreams Fund (OHBD) is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization that believes the chance to dream big dreams should not depend on where in the world you are born. Our focus is to support nonprofit organizations and their programs that provide literacy, K-12 education, and leadership as well as that support the parents and communities where the kids live, in Ethiopia.

Let's Play Football: In English and Amharic

Phillips, April

Many Americans grow up hearing a folktale about a man made of gingerbread that runs away from a cast of characters that all join in to try to catch it while the gingerbread taunts it's followers along the way with "You can't catch me". Follow along this fun adventure of the runaway injera to find out if it outsmarts it's followers and is caught!Ready Set Go Books, an Open Hearts Big Dreams Project, is focused on increasing the literacy rate in Ethiopia through giving readers books with stories in their heart languages, full of colorful illustrations with Ethiopian settings and details. Profits from books sales will be used to create, print, and distribute more Ready Set Go Books to kids in Ethiopia, Africa's second most populous country. Ethiopia's population is 44% children, ages 0-14 (43 million out of 97 million total). Only 5.5% of children attend pre-school or kindergarten, and the adult literacy rate is 49%. Our books are based on wise Ethiopian sayings that often rhyme in Amharic. If an adult says the first half, many children can chant the second half. Sometimes the meaning of these sayings is clear. Sometimes it has to be puzzled out and argued over. But sayings and idioms and proverbs help people express truths and beliefs in unusual ways. Open Hearts Big Dreams Fund (OHBD) is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization that believes the chance to dream big dreams should not depend on where in the world you are born. Our focus is to support nonprofit organizations and their programs that provide literacy, K-12 education, and leadership as well as that support the parents and communities where the kids live, in Ethiopia.

The Runaway Injera: In English and Amharic

Written to highlight the topic of diversity for kids in a fun and engaging way, "The Way We Play" follows a group of students on a normal afternoon during school playtime. The students participate in a number of different activities as they all learn to work together. Throughout the series of games they play, the classmates come to recognize their own strengths and appreciate the differences that make them all unique. All proceeds from the sale of this book benefit Ready Set Go Books, a project of Open Hearts Big Dreams, a US 501(3)(c) which aims to increase the child literacy rate and love of reading in Ethiopia.

The Way We Play: Celebrating Our Differences

Burke, Hugh

Donohue, Kylie

Open Hearts Big Dreams Fund

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 help emerging readers build their confidence in reading!\nHe’s smart, he plays soccer, he loves injera and he has a secret….he’s a superhero! The first Ethiopian superhero, to be precise. His dream is to work across Ethiopia, but his duty is to protect the communities he loves from dangerous villains. Using the energy from the sun to charge his powers, Jember uses the powers of flight, super strength and electricity to protect his people. This early reader has simple sentence structure and vivid illustrations to help beginning readers build their skills.\nETAN COMICS is a Pan-African entertainment company known for publishing African comics and graphic novels created by African creators. It was founded by Beserat Debebe to publish heartfelt and visually stunning stories that connect Black kids with their African heritage. The company is also known for being the creators of the first Ethiopian Superhero, Fantasy and Sci-fi comic book series, JEMBER, HAWI and ZUFAN. All their stories are published in multiple African languages. Their books have been nominated for Best Graphic Novel Awards and featured on BBC, OkayAfrica, Selamta Magazine, ComicsBeat and more. Dive into their exciting stories today by visiting www.etancomics.com or follow @etancomics on all social media platforms to learn more. Welcome to the ETAN COMICS Universe!\nReady Set Go Books, an Open Hearts Big Dreams Project, is focused on increasing the literacy rate in Ethiopia through giving readers books with stories in their heart languages, full of colorful illustrations with Ethiopian settings and details. Profits from book sales are used to create, print, and distribute more Ready Set Go Books to kids in Ethiopia, Africa’s second most populous country. Ethiopia’s population is 44% children, ages 0-14 (43 million out of 97 million total). Only 5.5% of children attend pre-school or kindergarten, and the adult literacy rate is 49%. Our books are based on wise Ethiopian sayings that often rhyme in Amharic. If an adult says the first half, many children can chant the second half. Sometimes the meaning of these sayings is clear. Sometimes it has to be puzzled out and argued over. But sayings and idioms and proverbs help people express truths and beliefs in unusual ways. Since late 2017, OHBD has published over 100 unique #ReadySetGo dual language titles in four Ethiopian languages plus English and has plans to publish another 100 titles and add more languages in the coming years. New titles and/or languages are added monthly; follow our author page to get new release announcements. Open Hearts Big Dreams Fund (OHBD) is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization that believes the chance to dream big dreams should not depend on where in the world you are born. Our mission is to inspire and enable youth in Ethiopia through READY SET GO books, STEM and Innovation Projects in collaboration with individuals and organizations providing literacy, education, and leadership opportunities.

Jember: In English and Amharic (Etan Comics Early Reader)

Debebe, Beserat

Etan Comics

Thank You Trees, written by author Caroline Kurtz, is a heartfelt appreciation of trees and their importance in Ethiopian culture. From mango and coffee trees to trees grown for wood or shade, trees are a vital part of the Ethiopian environment. While deforestation and climate change pose significant threats to the health and survival of African trees, countries like Ethiopia organize mass tree-planting programs. This beautiful tribute to trees is colorfully illustrated by young students and printed in English and Tigrinya to support bilingual readers. Vibrant paper collage and rich watercolors show indigenous Ethiopian trees and plants while simple, bilingual text describes the diverse roles that trees play in everyday Ethiopian life. Part of the dual-language Ready Set Go series of books from Open Hearts, Big Dreams to provide colorful, culturally relevant children’s books in indigenous Ethiopian languages. Ready Set Go Books, an Open Hearts Big Dreams Project, is focused on increasing the literacy rate in Ethiopia through giving readers books with stories in their heart languages, full of colorful illustrations with Ethiopian settings and details. Profits from book sales are used to create, print, and distribute more Ready Set Go Books to kids in Ethiopia, Africa’s second most populous country. Ethiopia’s population is 44% children, ages 0-14 (43 million out of 97 million total). Only 5.5% of children attend pre-school or kindergarten, and the adult literacy rate is 49%. Our books are based on wise Ethiopian sayings that often rhyme in Amharic. If an adult says the first half, many children can chant the second half. Sometimes the meaning of these sayings is clear. Sometimes it has to be puzzled out and argued over. But sayings and idioms and proverbs help people express truths and beliefs in unusual ways. Since late 2017, OHBD has published over 100 unique #ReadySetGo dual language titles in three Ethiopian languages plus English and has plans to publish another 100 titles and add more languages in the coming years. New titles and/or languages are added monthly; follow our author page to get new release announcements. Open Hearts Big Dreams Fund (OHBD) is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization that believes the chance to dream big dreams should not depend on where in the world you are born. Our mission is to inspire and enable youth in Ethiopia through READY SET GO books, STEM and Innovation Projects in collaboration with individuals and organizations providing literacy, education, and leadership opportunities.

Thank You Trees: An Ethiopian early-reader book about appreciating trees, written in English and Tigrinya

Kurtz, Caroline

The humble wall gets a closer look in this sweet dual-language children's book about the utility and importance of walls in daily Ethiopian life. Walls protect and separate, contain and defend. From ornate to plain, walls come in many different designs and provide many vital functions in our towns and homes. In Ethiopia, many walls are also historical treasures with cultural im-portance. The city of Harar features ancient walls that are painted for important holidays like Ramadan, and walls over 600 years old still surround the city. A team of student illustrators bring the walls of Ethiopia to life in vibrant watercolors, and text in both English and Tigrinya supports emerging bilingual readers. Ready Set Go Books, an Open Hearts Big Dreams Project, is focused on increasing the literacy rate in Ethiopia through giving readers books with stories in their heart languages, full of colorful illustrations with Ethiopian settings and details. Profits from book sales are used to create, print, and distribute more Ready Set Go Books to kids in Ethiopia, Africa's second most populous country. Ethiopia's population is 44% children, ages 0-14 (43 million out of 97 million total). Only 5.5% of children attend pre-school or kindergarten, and the adult literacy rate is 49%. Our books are based on wise Ethiopian sayings that often rhyme in Amharic. If an adult says the first half, many children can chant the second half. Sometimes the meaning of these sayings is clear. Sometimes it has to be puzzled out and argued over. But sayings and idioms and proverbs help people express truths and beliefs in unusual ways. Since late 2017, OHBD has published over 100 unique #ReadySetGo dual language titles in three Ethiopian languages plus English and has plans to publish another 100 titles and add more languages in the coming years. New titles and/or languages are added monthly; follow our author page to get new release announcements. Open Hearts Big Dreams Fund (OHBD) is a 501(3)(c) not for profit organization that believes the chance to dream big dreams should not depend on where in the world you are born. Our mission is to inspire and enable youth in Ethiopia through READY SET GO books, STEM and Innovation Projects in collaboration with individuals and organizations providing literacy, education, and leadership opportunities.

Walls: The Beauty of Ethiopian Architecture in Tigrinya and English

Kurtz, Chris

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