The humble wall gets a closer look in this sweet dual-language children's book about the utility and importance of walls in daily Ethiopian life. Walls protect and separate, contain and defend. From ornate to plain, walls come in many different designs and provide many vital functions in our towns and homes. In Ethiopia, many walls are also historical treasures with cultural im-portance. The city of Harar features ancient walls that are painted for important holidays like Ramadan, and walls over 600 years old still surround the city. A team of student illustrators bring the walls of Ethiopia to life in vibrant watercolors, and text in both English and Afaan Oromo supports emerging bilingual readers.