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Join Our Giggles and Cheers – Happy Patriots’ Day
Samuel (on a video call): Ella! What’s that holiday you were telling me about? Patriots’ Day? Are you doing anything fun? Ella (smiling on screen): Hey Samuel! Yes — it’s Patriots’ Day here in Ethiopia today. It’s really special for us. Samuel: What’s it about? Ella: Well, a long time ago, Ethiopia was invaded by Italy. But many brave people — the patriots — stood up and fought back. They weren’t all soldiers; they were regular people too, like farmers and teachers. They worked together in secret and kept going, even when things were really hard. Samuel: Did they win? Ella: Yes! After about five years, on May 5, 1941, our emperor,…
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The Holidays End, but Our Stories Don’t!
Samuel:Hi everyone! It’s me, Samuel, writing from Munich. I just got back, and I already miss Addis Ababa so much! Ella, I keep thinking about all the cool things we did together, but the best part was Easter Sunday with our big family. There were aunts and uncles everywhere, Grandpa telling funny stories, and cousins running all around the house! It felt like the world’s biggest family party.And the food—wow! We all squeezed around the table, laughing and eating and trying to see who could grab the last piece. I wish every day could be Easter with you and everyone! Ella:Hi Samuel! I miss you already. I keep thinking about how much…
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„Samuel“ loves reading
This week, „Samuel“ had a very special outing—to the Kids Reading Corner at Enitewawek Café! As he flipped through pages with colorful illustrations and stories full of wonder, he asked: “When are we adding our book about me and Ella to the reading corner?” Yes, you heard that right! Samuel and Ella will soon be the stars of their very own book series—stories crafted for young readers in late Grade 1 and early Grade 2, right at that magical moment when children are transitioning into independent reading. The first book is set to be released by the end of June (or at the latest, by the end of August) just in time…
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Meet Ella and Samuel
Ella: “Hi there! I’m Ella, and I live in Addis Ababa. Look at me—I just got my yellow belt in Karate! What do you think?” Samuel: “Hey! I’m Samuel, Ella’s cousin. I live in Germany, and guess what? I’ve been practicing this amazing spin-kick in soccer—it’s unstoppable! Wanna see it in action?” Ella: “That’s so cool, Samuel. But I’m telling you, when you visit Ethiopia, there are SO many exciting things we could do together—you won’t believe it!” Samuel: “Really? Tell me everything! I can’t wait!” Ella: “Okay, so we COULD start with the water park—racing down huge slides, making the biggest splashes, and cooling off in the sun!” Samuel: “Yes! That sounds like the perfect way to…
