Sirens is a story about a little girl and her dog set in modern-day Addis Ababa. When a puppy is rescued from the streets of Addis Ababa, she thinks she has it made, but the security of her new world is threatened when her elderly neighbor falls ill and is taken to the hospital. Readers will get to know more about Ethiopian foods, language, and cultural values. The story also promotes kind treatment of animals.
For children ages 4-10. In English and Amharic. Full-color illustrations by local artist Lejkidus Bezzawork. Translation by Alula Kibrom.
10% of the proceeds go to the Addis Animal Project.
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