The Gabi That Girma Wore

From seed to harvest, from loom to shop, to a gift for Girma, this lyrical story of the Ethiopian Gabi is a beautiful celebration of weaving, community and culture.

Written in the cadence of The House That Jack Built, this vibrant and lushly illustrated tale pays tribute to the Gabi-- a traditional Ethiopian cloth that is used to celebrate both community and culture. From the tiny seed to the fluffy white cotton, from the steady hands of the farmer to the swift fingers of the weaver, from the busy shopkeeper, to a gift for a loved one, follow the journey of the Gabi that Girma wore in this lively and rhythmic tale that's perfect to read aloud.

Author: Fasika Adefris,Sara Holly Ackerman
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 02/27/2024
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.70h x 11.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780316470773
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 554341 / Gabi That Girma Wore


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/01/2023 pg. 77
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2024
Booklist 02/15/2024 pg. 57

About the Author
Fasika Adefris is an Amharic/Ethiopian Studies teacher at the International Community School of Addis Ababa. She has taught a weaving class with co-author Sara Holly Ackerman for several years at the school.

Sara Holly Ackerman is an early education school teacher who lives with her daughter in Brooklyn, New York.

Netsanet (Net) Tesfay is an illustrator and a graphic designer who lives with her husband and two young children in Northern California. She is a native of Ethiopia and her colorful art is influenced by her heritage and rich Ethiopian culture. You can learn more about Net by visiting her website: https: //www.kokebstudio.com.