From Ayeeyo

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Discover Somali culture through a grandmother’s song!_x000D_
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This heartwarming picture book captures the beautiful connection between a grandmother, Ayeeyo, and her granddaughter, Asli, as they explore Somali culture together._x000D_
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Ayeeyo reminisces about her childhood in Somalia, sharing a popular work song that women back home would sing as they churned butter using a woven container called a haan. Through the song, Asli learns about Somali food, language, and nomadic life._x000D_
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The book’s illustrations vividly portray this rich cultural history, connecting the present-day Somali diaspora with traditions of the past. Children will be swept up in the song’s rhythmic drive, which mirrors the rocking motion used to churn butter in a haan._x000D_
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Free online resources (click here to download)_x000D_
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Qorsho Hassan is an educator, researcher, and malawax connoisseur residing in Columbus, Ohio. Joof Farah is an illustrator and product designer based in Chicago, Illinois. Karen Howard is Professor of Music at the University of St. Thomas and editor of the World Music Initiative series (www.giamusic.com/worldmusic).