Book 1: New Year, New Adventures – Ella and Samuel in Addis Abeba
Follow Ella and Samuel on a joyful treasure hunt through Addis Ababa as they celebrate Ethiopian New Year.
When Samuel visits his cousin in Ethiopia, the two set off on a playful adventure across the city. Guided by clues, they explore meaningful places, discover new surroundings, and experience the excitement of finding their way together — step by step.
At its heart, the story is about connection: between cousins, between cultures, and between the places we call home.
This book was created by a mother and her son, inspired by his own experiences in Ethiopia and the special bond he shares with his cousin. Together, they imagined a story that reflects real emotions, real places, and the joy of discovering a world that feels both new and familiar at the same time.
A warm and engaging story for early readers, celebrating family, friendship, and the beauty of growing up between cultures.
Perfect for children aged 6–10
Inspired by real-life experiences between Germany and Ethiopia
Set in real locations across Addis Ababa – illustrated by Beth Molla at DeDeStudios
Buy the Book – Choose your Edition
German – Neues Jahr neues Abenteuer
- Paperback – only German
- Hardcover – German/English
- Hardcover – German/Amharic
- Ebook – German (also available on Google or Kobo Rakuten)
English – New Year new Adventure
- Paperback – only English
- Hardcover – German/English
- Hardcover – English/Amharic
- Ebook – English (also available on Google or Apple Books)
Amharic – አዲስ አመት፤ አዲስ ጀብድ:
- Hardcover – German/Amharic
- Hardcover – English/Amharic
- Ebook – Amharic (Google Books)
- Ebook – Amharic (Kobo Rakuten)
