Let's Play Football

A whimsical story about animals forming a football team, celebrating diversity and inclusion. Let's Play Football inspires teamwork and joy through vibrant illustrations.

In Let's Play Football, the challenge of choosing a football (soccer) team takes on a whimsical twist when a giraffe, an orangutan, and a small fox all want to join the game. Each animal's unique traits transform into strengths as they are selected for the team, showcasing the beauty of inclusion, acceptance, and diversity. This delightful story encourages young readers to appreciate individual differences and the joy of teamwork in a playful setting.

The vibrant illustrations throughout Let's Play Football not only captivate the imagination but also serve an educational purpose. Vocabulary terms are seamlessly linked to the images, enhancing comprehension while supporting bilingual readers with side-by-side text in Afaan Oromo and English. This thoughtful approach fosters fluency in indigenous Ethiopian languages, making the book an engaging resource for readers of all ages.

Part of the Ready, Set, Go! series by Open Hearts Big Dreams, Let's Play Football is more than just a charming story; it is a tool for increasing literacy in Ethiopia. With 44% of Ethiopia's population being children, this initiative aims to provide accessible reading materials that resonate with young minds. Profits from the book sales contribute to the creation and distribution of more titles, ensuring that children can enjoy stories that reflect their culture and language.