"Our First Amharic Words" has 75 Amharic words transliterated for easy pronunciation. Each word label includes the transliteration, English and Amharic language script called "Fidel".

Word categories include body parts, toys, animals, relationships, feelings, numbers, shapes and colors. The book is filled with beautiful photos of over 26 Ethiopian born children of ages ranging from infant to teenager.

Tradtitonal Ethiopian items are used in the book and include a cultural explanation on the "What is it?" page. Also included is a map of Ethiopia and a fidel chart with pronunciation guide.

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