Books by Deborah Haile & Jonah Seyum for children
Filling My Pockets with Nakfa in Eritrea
Mom surprises Jonah with a trip to Eritrea, his home country, for a family wedding. Jonah can’t wait to visit his grandparents and see his beautiful country, but he’s also never attended a wedding before. He’s super excited to have some cake and get money dancing since that’s the tradition. But Grandma and Grandpa have other plans for the family that hinder Jonah from his plans. Will he get to attend the wedding party, dance, and eat cake? Jonah is in for an exciting adventure exploring Eritrea.
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What Does Daddy Do All Day?
Jonah is curious about where his dad works. His dad leaves and returns every day, but won’t let Jonah come see what he does! Jonah tries multiple tricks to get his dad to take him to his job. Will any of his attempts work? Will he ever find out what his dad does all day? Join Jonah on his quest to discover what his dad does when he’s not home to play.
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Finding My Amigo in Cuba
Jonah goes to Cuba with his mom and hopes to enjoy every minute of his trip with his best friend, Evan. He is especially excited to play soccer and go horseback riding during their trip. However, after arriving in Cuba, a variety of unfortunate circumstances make it seem impossible to find his friend! Will his whole trip be spent searching, or will he finally see his best pal?
Basketball or Soccer?
Jonah can’t decide if he likes basketball or soccer best. There’s so much he loves about both. Which one do you think he’ll choose?
The Search for Elephants in Thailand
An adventurous five-year-old, Jonah, goes on an unexpected trip to Thailand with his mom. Going to a different country is always exciting, but especially when you know you’re going to see your favorite animal. Spending the day with the elephants of Thailand was all Jonah was looking forward to but will bad weather, national holidays, and unexpected changes keep him from ever visiting the Elephant Sanctuary?
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Great kids book! Loved the story!
Anonymous
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The pictures are so vibrant and I love that it’s based on a real little boy and his travels
Anonymous
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The book is very well put with easy to follow story line. The illustration complements the story perfectly. I'd recommend this book to all kids 10 years and under. Kudos!!
Anonymous
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The cutest illustrations and love the fact that the stories are based on real life encounters! Must have for other children and even adults! Very well done!
Anonymous
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I read the book with my 5 years old nephew and he loved it. It is a page Turner as it keeps you in suspense until the end and the illustrations make it an easy-read. I recommend it!
Beth
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Heck, I'm 67 and I enjoyed the book. Very good illustrations and great story. I'm looking forward to sharing this with my grandson.
Anonymous
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An informative and cute book for kids (and parents!) who want to travel. I'm getting a few copies to give as Christmas gifts.
Andreas Fathi Kidane
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My daughter loved this book! We’re world travelers and love animals so this is likely our new book - hopefully series?! The book is well-written, engaging and educational.
Sophie Pagalday
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I preordered the book and read it to my child. I found the book to be colorful and educational. My daughter enjoyed the cool facts that were listed. Lastly, what I found most interesting is that jonah is a real boy!
Anonymous
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I have fond memories of my early childhood trips and can’t wait to share Jonah’s adventures with my four year old son. There’s so much to discover in this big world of ours. Can’t wait to share with others too.
gabamazon
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Not just for kids. Great story and great illustration! The story we can all relate to, needing to take a break from day to day stress. I love the authentic touch of including a page of Jonah's actual journal.
S.Abed
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I great children's book that is still very informative and educational, will be ordering it for all of the young adventurers in my life. I can't wait to see where Jonah and his mom will go next!
Fnot
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I enjoyed the illustrations and conversation between mother and son. This book shows the importance of traveling and how parents can assist their youth with travel. I particularly like the tips at the end of the book for parents that want to travel with their youth.
Anonymous
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Going to pre-order the hard copy as a gift - this is such a cute book! The illustrations are gorgeous and the story is charming - you can feel the little kid’s excitement through the pages! Nice story for adventurous little children with big dreams.
Siobhán Albrecht
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My 7 and 2 year old kids love this book. This is their favorite book. We read it for bed time daily. If you haven’t bought this book yet, you’re missing out.
Rutta kidane
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What a lovely story! Well-written and the pictures are simply breathtaking. I am 100% sure all kids that read it from k to 6 grade will enjoy it tremendously. We need more like this. Do not ever stop-Continue writing dear mom & son authors.
Abby
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Such a sweet story! I loved how the story unfolds. This is an excellent educational book which sparks children’s curiosity. A great addition for my children’s book collection!
Pz
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Loved this book! The illustrations are awesome and was a great story about a little boy traveling with his mom. Would definitely recommend adding this to your children’s collection.
Anonymous
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Sweet story, adorable illustrations, and gets your imagination going! What more can you ask for I’m a children’s book? Can’t wait for the hard copy of this book and more adventures from Jonah.
Hana T.
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This is an awesome little book for the young and old. It inspires everyone to venture out of their comfort zone to seek adventure and excitement. And adorable Jonah brings everything to life.
Aden Kidane
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An adorable children's book that allows you to look at a trip to Thailand through a child's eyes. It is sure to inspire wonder and a desire to learn more about far off places.
Jennings
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This was a cute story and as an adult I learned a lot about Thailand . I read it to my son , he loved hearing about the elephants . Love this sweet story !
Ellen
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Great book to help introduce little ones to the excitement of traveling!! Will def be sharing with my family and friends who have kiddos!
Z B
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What an amazing read. It is wonderful for people to travel the world and explore new things at an early age. Excellent illustrations to bring the book to life.
Patti
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This book is great for all children to read and learn life lessons! There’s so much we can teach the youth at a young age! Great book for children!
Camille
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Well written, easy to follow for kids and incredibly entertaining!! Waiting to see where Jonah goes next!
Raphael Hagos
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Love this cheerful book with engaging photos. Can't wait to read it with my granddaughter!
Susan
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Interesting story telling with great educational content! Jonah's story telling is captivating even for an adult. Buying a few copies for my nephews and nieces and also looking forward to the rest of the series.
Mekonnen
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This is a great, quick and fun read to dream with your kids. Fun illustrations and a story of going from a normal morning before school to an adventure around the world. Where do you want to travel with your kids? Maybe you will find ideas in this book.
Adam
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Very cute and fun to read! My kids and I loved this adventurous story! Thank you Jonah for sharing your Thailand adventures with us. Can’t wait to read about your next adventure!
Sarah
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