This week we are heading back to Africa, to the country of Ethiopia.
Compassion's work in Ethiopia began in 1993. Currently, more than 80,200 children participate in more than 340 child development centers.
**Disclaimer: I have previewed many of these books and resources but not all. Please use your own discretion and judgement when it comes to sharing these with your family.
Books:
E is for Ethiopia (World Alphabets) by Ashenafi Gudeta
Ethiopia by Ann Heinrichs
Ethiopia by Steven Gish
Ethiopia (Countries: Faces & Places) by Elma Schemenauer
Looking at Ethiopia (Looking at Countries) by Kathleen Pohl
Ethiopia: A Question and Answer Book by Englar and Mary
A Family from Ethiopia (Families Around the World) by Julia Waterlow
Welcome to Ethiopia (Welcome to my Country) by N. Macknish and E. Berg
Faraway Home by Jane Kurtz
Only a Pigeon by Jane Kurtz
Fire on the Mountain by Jane Kurtz
The Storyteller's Beads by Jane Kurtz
Water Hole Waiting by Jane Kurtz
Saba by Jane Kurtz
The Best Beekeeper of Lalibela by Cristina Kessler
The Perfect Orange: A Tale From Ethiopia by Frank P. Araujo
Journey to Ethiopia with Captain Addis and Hanna by Selamawit Bizane
Counting Addis Ababa by Fitsame Teferra
Foods of Ethiopia by Barbara Sheen
The Lion's Whiskers by Nancy Raines Day
The Garbage King by Elizabeth Laird
Our First Amharic Words by Stacy Bellward
The Return by Sonia Levitan
Books about Africa:
- A is for Africa Ifeoma Onyefulu
- Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale by Verna Aardema
- Look What Came From Africa by Miles Harvey
- Africa For Kids Exploring a Vibrant Continent by Harvey Croze
- African Critters by Robert B. Haas
- African Animal Alphabet by Beverly Joubert
- Alphabet of African Animals by Laura Gates Galvin
- African Myths by Eleanor E. Tate
- Fly, Eagle, Fly! retold by Christopher Gregorowski
Websites:
National Geographic - Ethiopia (facts and beautiful photos)
Youtube:
Other:
Free printables:
World flags - Ethiopia
Coloring Pages - Ethiopian flag
Enchanted Learning - outline map and flag
About.com - map
Rainbow Kids - coloring pages, flag
Homeschool Share - map, flag (mini books)
Crayola - flag
What other resources can you add to this list?
Do you sponsor a child in Ethiopia? If so, please leave a comment telling us about your precious one.
To view my other country expert posts, go HERE.
