Read Hanna's Story

Introduction
It is difficult to raise a family in a new country. This woman came to the United States with her children and grandchildren. She takes care of her granddaughter. They like to read together.

01hellomyname.mp3    Hello, my name is Hanna.

01iamfrom.mp3    I am from Ethiopia.

01myfamilycame.mp3     My family came to the United States eight years ago.

02mygranddaughteris.mp3     My granddaughter is 4 years old.

02shelikes.mp3     She likes to read books.

02shewantsme.mp3     She wants me to read to her.

03ihavetrouble.mp3     I have trouble reading in English.

03wedonthave.mp3     We don’t have many children’s books in Amharic.

04sometimesitell.mp3     Sometimes, I tell her stories from my country.

04iteachher.mp3     I teach her about Ethiopia.

04iwanthertoknow.mp3     I want her to know about Ethiopia.

05sometimesshemakes.mp3     Sometimes, she makes pictures for the story.

06sometimesshereads.mp3     Sometimes, my granddaughter reads to me.

06iamproud.mp3     I'm proud of my granddaughter.

Conclusion
It’s important to spend time with children every day. Reading together is good. Telling stories is good. Making pictures is good. Talking together is good. All of these things help children learn and grow.