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. Now with extended endnotes! Our bestselling global board book series, now in paperback with extended endnotes for older kids! 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 with over 200k copies sold . Written by Ethiopian author, Fitsum Tesfaye Habtemariam and Ethiopian illustrator, Netsanet (Net) Tesfay . Extended endnotes provide more insights into life in Ethiopia AGES: 2 to 3 AUTHOR: 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. SELLING POINTS: . AUTHENTIC: Author Fitsum Tesfaye Habtemariam and illustrator Netsanet (Net) Tesfay draw on their lived experience of life in Ethiopia to create this book. . AVOIDS STEREOTYPES: A focus on daily life in Ethiopia, rather than landmarks, offers real insights into this culture that will resonate with children from all over the world. . GLOBAL AWARENESS FOR VERY YOUNG CHILDREN: Bold artwork, engaging text and relatable topics make global learning accessible to very young readers. . BESTSELLING SERIES: Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series with over 200k copies sold . ENDNOTES: Extended endnotes offer simple explanations of the objects and actions found in the book.