Stacy BellwardEthiopian Voices: Tsion's Life

My daughter loved this book. She was very interested in all the details of daily life in Ethiopia, and enjoyed trying to say the Amharic words on each page. It brought up some topics for discussion, especially about cultural differences and what her life might be like if she was still living in Addis. Might not be captivating enough to hold the interest of an older child, but for my 6 year old this was perfect.

We've had this book for about a year and a half now and still really enjoy reading it and looking at the big, bold, beautiful pictures of Tsion, her family and things in her daily life. I have also used this book in the classroom during our international days to show how alike and different we are from kids around the world.I hope that the authors and photographer will make this the first in a series and document other areas of Ethiopia beside Addis. I would love to see a similar book about a child in Sidama, where two of my children are from.

We shared a few pages at a time- full of good info

Wonderful adult/children's picture book on a day in the life of a real-life Ethiopian girl. Everything about this book is valuable in teaching ourselves about an unfamiliar culture. For those adopting, what a great resource for the other children in the family to read beforehand to get ready for a new sibling. I especially think that if you are adopting an older child, they will appreciate having this depiction of their home and backround as a keepsake, and it inspires great dialogue! Beautifully done!

Tsion's Life is a beautiful book that accurately portrays an eleven-year-old girl's daily life in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The wonderful pictures add a lot to the story as well. Seeing life through the eyes of a child like Tsion gives such a rich experience to the reader, far more than just a normal non-fiction book about a country. I highly recommend it!

Not what I expected. Book arrived LONG after Christmas (was intended to be a gift), yet payment was accepted in plenty of time to ship BEFORE the Holiday. My daughter (she was born in Ethiopia) and I were disappointed in the book - the content and the writing style.

A look at life in Ethiopia from a girl's perspective. Perfect for my granddaughter.

Excellent introductory book for children to Ethiopian culture, language, and family life.