Status
Available
Publication
Richmond, VA ; Brandylane Publishers, Inc., 2023
Description
When Almaz makes a mistake in school, she's really embarrassed! Other kids tease her because they don't understand her Ethiopian culture. How can she use her family's traditions to make friends? She needs to host a BIG BUNA BASH!
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LibraryThing member jothebookgirl
" Buna means "coffee" in Ethiopia. The buna ceremony is an important part of Ethiopian and Eritrean culture. During the ceremony, the hostess prepares the coffee in front of her guests and then serves it as a sign of friendship and hospitality. A buna ceremony is not only about drinking coffee, but
This book is just lovely in text and visually. Warning, it will make you want a hot cup of coffee.
Almaz, Is a first grade girl and is a a new Ethiopian immigrant. She feels embarrassed during roll call because her name is different from her classmates. Here, Almaz wishes for a regular name like everyone else in the class.
One morning in her Language Arts class she makes a mistake concerning a native word Buna, which leaves her feeling very embarrassed. As a result, she is taunted and teased by the other children.
At home Almaz breaks down and shares her hurt feelings to her mom and big sister. Big sister says HER friends think A Buna party sounds like a lot of fun. So, they decide to throw a buna bash so her classmates can experience Ethiopian culture and traditions.
I like how the family turns a sad, hurtful situation into a happy, heartwarming one. I do believe this age child would be accepting of a different kind of party and want to attend.
The illustrations are rich and greatly support the storyline.
The story highlights that children should be proud and embrace their heritage and uniqueness in this diverse world. And, we should be receptive and accepting of those who different to us.
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also a way of bringing people together!"This book is just lovely in text and visually. Warning, it will make you want a hot cup of coffee.
Almaz, Is a first grade girl and is a a new Ethiopian immigrant. She feels embarrassed during roll call because her name is different from her classmates. Here, Almaz wishes for a regular name like everyone else in the class.
One morning in her Language Arts class she makes a mistake concerning a native word Buna, which leaves her feeling very embarrassed. As a result, she is taunted and teased by the other children.
At home Almaz breaks down and shares her hurt feelings to her mom and big sister. Big sister says HER friends think A Buna party sounds like a lot of fun. So, they decide to throw a buna bash so her classmates can experience Ethiopian culture and traditions.
I like how the family turns a sad, hurtful situation into a happy, heartwarming one. I do believe this age child would be accepting of a different kind of party and want to attend.
The illustrations are rich and greatly support the storyline.
The story highlights that children should be proud and embrace their heritage and uniqueness in this diverse world. And, we should be receptive and accepting of those who different to us.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
35 p.; 25.4 cm
ISBN
9781958754542