Yellow: Friendship Counts

Follow young friends Adey and Lomi as they play a counting game in the streets of Harar, Ethiopia. The book features bilingual text in Somali and English, aiding early readers with an engaging story and vibrant watercolors that capture the beauty of the ancient world heritage site. The narrative explores the culture of Ethiopia, including local markets and traditional foods, while promoting happiness and the love of color. This book is part of the Ready, Set, Go! Series by Open Hearts Big Dreams, a nonprofit focused on increasing literacy in Ethiopian indigenous languages. Open Hearts Big Dreams works to increase literacy rates by providing colorful, culturally relevant books to children, using profits to create and distribute more books. The Ready Set Go Books project emphasizes Ethiopian sayings that often rhyme in Amharic, helping to express truths and beliefs in unique ways. OHBD has published over 100 dual language titles since 2017 and continues to expand its library to inspire and enable youth in Ethiopia through literacy and education projects.