Overview
From seed to harvest, from loom to shop, to a gift for Girma, this lyrical story of the Ethiopian Gabi is a beautiful celebration of weaving, community and culture. Written in the cadence of The House That Jack Built, this vibrant and lushly illustrated tale pays tribute to the Gabi- a traditional Ethiopian cloth that is used to celebrate both community and culture. From the tiny seed to the fluffy white cotton, from the steady hands of the farmer to the swift fingers of the weaver, from the busy shopkeeper, to a gift for a loved one, follow the journey of the Gabi that Girma wore in this lively and rhythmic tale that's perfect to read aloud.
Full Product Details
Author: Fasika Adefris ,
Sara Holly Ackerman ,
Netsanet Tesfay
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers
Dimensions:
Width: 24.60cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 28.80cm
Weight: 0.470kg
ISBN: 9780316470773
ISBN 10: 0316470775
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 29 February 2024
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children's (6-12)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
* ""A winsome piece of industry, charmingly told, and perfect for reading aloud. Tesfay's illustrations simply vibrate with color, movement, and details for children to pore over. VERDICT A glorious, too-brief glimpse of Ethiopia for elementary-age children, this will send them off to do further research on textiles and cultures."" --School Library Journal
"* ""A winsome piece of industry, charmingly told, and perfect for reading aloud. Tesfay's illustrations simply vibrate with color, movement, and details for children to pore over. VERDICT A glorious, too-brief glimpse of Ethiopia for elementary-age children, this will send them off to do further research on textiles and cultures."" --School Library Journal"
CCBC Choice 2025 Chicago Public Library Best Books 2024 * ""A winsome piece of industry, charmingly told, and perfect for reading aloud. Tesfay's illustrations simply vibrate with color, movement, and details for children to pore over... A glorious, too-brief glimpse of Ethiopia for elementary-age children."" --School Library Journal ""An illuminating tale of the love and care that go into creating this East African garment.""--Kirkus ""Colorful full-page illustrations depict scenes from the story in a style reminiscent of Ethiopian embroidery. A well-crafted homage.""--Booklist
Author Information
Fasika Adefris is an Amharic/Ethiopian Studies teacher at the International Community School of Addis Ababa. She has taught a weaving class with co-author Sara Holly Ackerman for several years at the school. Sara Holly Ackerman is an early education school teacher who lives with her daughter in Brooklyn, New York. Netsanet (Net) Tesfay is an illustrator and a graphic designer who lives with her husband and two young children in Northern California. She is a native of Ethiopia and her colourful art is influenced by her heritage and rich Ethiopian culture. You can learn more about Net by visiting her website: https://www.kokebstudio.com.
