The Gabi That Girma Wore
By Fasika Adefris, Sara Holly Ackerman
Illustrators
Illustrated by Netsanet Tesfay
Edition
By Fasika Adefris, Sara Holly Ackerman
Hardcover edition
Publisher Hachette Book Group Imprint Little, Brown BFYR ISBN9780316470773
The Gabi That Girma Wore
18.99
In stock
SKU
9780316470773J
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.
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.
Glossary and pronunciation guide. Author's note. Full-color digital illustrations.
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