Naming Ceremony

Name: Naming Ceremony
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419756269
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By Seina Wedlick

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Naming Ceremony by Seina Wedlick is a delightful children's story that explores themes of identity, belonging, and self-discovery. It follows a young character's journey in understanding their name's significance and the cultural traditions woven into it. Enriched with vibrant illustrations and heartfelt storytelling, the book inspires readers to embrace their uniqueness and appreciate their heritage.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming children's stories that celebrate cultural traditions and family connections. With its captivating narrative and delightful illustrations, it may appeal to those looking for a tale that fosters a sense of belonging and identity for young readers.

It is time for her baby sister's naming ceremony, and Amira has a name picked out, but as friends and family pronounce the names they have brought, Amira starts to wonder if her chosen name is really the blessing she thought it was. Includes a note about West African tradition of the naming ceremony.

A sweet sibling story all about making family traditions your own—perfect for fans of Alma and How She Got Her Name and Welcome to the Party

Description

Today’s the day! It’s Baby Sister’s naming ceremony, and big sister Amira could not be more excited. She has the perfect name picked out . . . or, at least, she hopes it’s the perfect name.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419756269

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Jenin Mohammed
Illustrated by Jenin Mohammed

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Seina Wedlick Young Adult

About the Author

Seina Wedlick originally hails from Nigeria, but now makes her home in California. When not writing or working on special projects, Seina can be found exploring or spending time on the beach with her husband and children who each have several names. She also enjoys visiting bookstores and collecting postcards. Naming Ceremony is her first book.

Jenin Mohammed was born and raised in Miramar, Florida. She comes from African American and Caribbean ancestry. Thanks to her Christian/Muslim upbringing, she is on a never-ending quest to find halal versions of her favorite southern dishes. Mohammed’s interests include creating henna art, freestyle rapping (very badly), and pen-tapping offbeat. She is the illustrator of Song in the City, All the Places We Call Home, and Super Mom.