Little Lion: Where's My Mama in Afaan Oromo and English (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798655387195)

When little lion becomes lost in the Ethiopian countryside, he turns to his animal friends to help, but they are afraid to help him Playful illustrations of endangered African animals like elephants and servals detail the sometimes tense relationships between predator and prey as little lion searches for his mama. Questions about the foodweband the circle of life arise naturally as emerging young bilingual readers develop their vocabulary and fluency in Ethiopian languages, as well as conversations about independence, friendship, how to ask for help and how to be helpful. Side by side text in Amharic and English help readers connect words to concepts. Part of the Ready, Set, Go series of early bilingual readers by Open Hearts Big Dreams, a nonprofit devoted to increasing literacy in indigenous Ethiopian languages.

Author: T. Laporte, Ready Set Go Books
ISBN-10: 8655387193
ISBN-13: 9798655387195
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 06/19/2020
Pages: 34
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d